How to Say "celebrity" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “celebrity” is “celebridad” — use 'celebridad' when referring to a famous person, especially one known internationally or in entertainment.
celebridad
seh-leh-bree-DAHDseleβɾiˈðað
Examples
Ella es una celebridad mundial.
She is a world-famous celebrity.
Había muchas celebridades en la fiesta de anoche.
There were many celebrities at the party last night.
No es fácil ser una celebridad y tener una vida normal.
It is not easy to be a celebrity and have a normal life.
Always Feminine
The word 'celebridad' is always feminine, even if you are talking about a man. You should always say 'una celebridad' and use feminine adjectives like 'una celebridad famosa'.
The '-dad' Rule
Words ending in '-dad' (like truth, city, or celebrity) are almost always feminine in Spanish.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “Él es un celebridad.”
Correction: Él es una celebridad. (Even though 'he' is male, the word 'celebridad' itself never changes its feminine gender.)
fama
FAH-mahˈfa.ma
Examples
La cantante saltó a la fama después de ganar el concurso.
The singer shot to fame after winning the contest.
Mucha gente busca la fama, pero pocos la encuentran.
Many people seek fame, but few find it.
A Feminine Noun
'Fama' is always a feminine word, even though it ends in 'a'. Always use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “El fama”
Correction: La fama. Remember, 'fama' is feminine.
famoso
fah-MOH-sohfaˈmoso
Examples
Los famosos tienen una vida muy ocupada.
Celebrities have very busy lives.
Mi hermana quiere ser una famosa de la televisión.
My sister wants to be a TV star (a famous person on TV).
Vimos a un famoso comiendo en el restaurante.
We saw a celebrity eating at the restaurant.
Adjective Acting as a Noun
In Spanish, you can often use an adjective like 'famoso' directly as a noun simply by adding the article (el, la, los, las) in front of it. This lets you talk about the person or thing that has that quality.
personalidad
per-so-na-li-dadpeɾsonaliˈðað
Examples
Muchas personalidades asistieron a la gala benéfica.
Many celebrities/public figures attended the charity gala.
El canal de televisión entrevistó a una personalidad del deporte.
The TV channel interviewed a sports personality.
Singular for Multiple People
When talking about famous people in general, you might hear the singular 'personalidad' used collectively, though the plural 'personalidades' is more common for a group.
figura
fee-GOO-rahfiˈɣuɾa
Examples
Es una figura clave en la política de este país.
She is a key figure in this country's politics.
La figura del presidente es muy respetada aquí.
The president's figure (role/person) is highly respected here.
vip
beepbip
Examples
Solo los vips pueden entrar en este salón.
Only VIPs can enter this lounge.
Él es un vip de la industria tecnológica.
He is a VIP in the tech industry.
Había muchos vips en la alfombra roja.
There were many VIPs on the red carpet.
Plural forms
While some people just say 'los vip', it is very common and accepted to add an 's' to make it plural: 'los vips'.
Gender usage
Person vs. Fame
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