How to Say "distinguished" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “distinguished” is “reconocido” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
having high status

Examples
Es un artista reconocido a nivel internacional.
He is an internationally renowned artist.
Esta es la obra más reconocida de la pintora.
This is the painter's most celebrated work.
La marca es reconocida por su calidad.
The brand is recognized/known for its quality.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'reconocido' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'un actor reconocido' vs. 'una actriz reconocida'.
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