How to Say "prestigious" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “prestigious” is “prestigioso” — B1 level.
Examples
Ella trabaja en un hospital prestigioso.
She works in a prestigious hospital.
El escritor recibió un premio muy prestigioso.
The writer received a very prestigious award.
Es una de las universidades más prestigiosas del país.
It is one of the most prestigious universities in the country.
Matching the Ending
Remember to change the ending to match what you are describing. Use 'prestigioso' for masculine things (like 'un premio') and 'prestigiosa' for feminine things (like 'una escuela').
The 'H' Sound
The 'g' in this word sounds like a strong English 'h' (as in 'hot') because it is followed by an 'i'. Make sure not to use a hard 'g' sound like in 'go'.
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: “La empresa es muy prestigioso.”
Correction: La empresa es muy prestigiosa. (Because 'empresa' is a feminine word, the adjective must end in 'a'.)
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