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How to Say "popularity" in Spanish

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popularidad

/po-poo-lah-ree-DAHD//populaɾiˈðað/

nounA2general
Use this term when referring to the general state or quality of being liked, admired, or supported by a large number of people, often in a public or widespread context.
A smiling person surrounded by a cheerful group of friends giving high-fives and thumbs up.

Examples

La popularidad del nuevo videojuego ha superado todas las expectativas.

The popularity of the new video game has exceeded all expectations.

La popularidad del cantante es increíble.

The singer's popularity is incredible.

Este juego ha ganado mucha popularidad recientemente.

This game has gained a lot of popularity recently.

Su popularidad cayó después del escándalo.

His popularity dropped after the scandal.

The '-dad' Rule

Spanish words ending in '-dad' (like popularidad, ciudad, or verdad) are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with them.

Using the Article

When talking about 'popularity' in general, Spanish usually needs the word 'the' (la) before it, even if English doesn't. For example: 'La popularidad es difícil de mantener' (Popularity is hard to maintain).

Gender Error

Mistake:El popularidad es importante.

Correction: La popularidad es importante. Because words ending in -dad are feminine, you must use 'la'.

aceptación

nounB2general
Use this term when you want to highlight the degree to which something (like a product, idea, or policy) is received positively and approved of by a specific group or the public.

Examples

El plan de reforma tuvo una gran aceptación entre los votantes.

The reform plan had great acceptance among the voters.

Popularidad vs. Aceptación

Learners often confuse 'popularidad' and 'aceptación' because both relate to being well-received. Remember that 'popularidad' describes the state of being generally liked, while 'aceptación' focuses on the specific approval or reception of something concrete, like a product or proposal.

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