How to Say "prestige" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “prestige” is “prestigio” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Esa universidad tiene mucho prestigio.
That university has a lot of prestige.
Ganar el premio nacional aumentó su prestigio como escritor.
Winning the national award increased his standing as a writer.
La empresa perdió su prestigio después del escándalo.
The company lost its reputation after the scandal.
A standard masculine noun
Prestigio is a masculine noun. This means you should always use masculine markers like 'el' or 'un' and pair it with masculine adjectives like 'mucho' or 'bueno'.
Describing with 'de'
To say something has prestige, you often use the structure 'de prestigio'. For example, 'un médico de prestigio' means 'a prestigious doctor'.
Using it as an adjective
Mistake: “Él es muy prestigio.”
Correction: Él tiene mucho prestigio (or 'Él es muy prestigioso').
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