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famoso

fah-MOH-soh/faˈmoso/

AdjectiveA1General
Use 'famoso' when you want to say someone or something is widely known and celebrated, often in popular culture.
A single person standing on a small wooden stage, brightly lit by a focused beam of light from above, symbolizing being well-known.

Examples

Este es un actor muy famoso.

This is a very famous actor.

La ciudad es famosa por sus vinos.

The city is famous for its wines.

Esa canción se hizo famosa en los años noventa.

That song became famous in the nineties.

Adjective Agreement

Since 'famoso' is an adjective, it must change its ending to match the thing it describes (the noun). Use 'famoso' for masculine singular, 'famosa' for feminine singular, 'famosos' for masculine plural, and 'famosas' for feminine plural.

Forgetting Agreement

Mistake: “Las cantantes famoso.”

Correction: Las cantantes famosas. (Since 'cantantes' is plural and feminine, 'famoso' must also be plural and feminine.)

reconocido

/rray-koh-noh-SEE-doh//re.ko.noˈsi.ðo/

AdjectiveB1General
Use 'reconocido' when referring to someone who has gained respect and admiration for their achievements or skills, often within a specific field.
A respected figure standing on a small wooden platform, receiving a bouquet of flowers from two admirers who are smiling and clapping.

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'.

escuchado

es-coo-CHAH-doh/es.kuˈtʃa.ðo/

AdjectiveB2General
Use 'escuchado' when describing advice, opinions, or a person whose words or ideas are heeded or taken seriously by others.
A brightly colored small blue bird perched on a branch, singing loudly. Stylized, visible sound waves emanate from the bird's beak towards a large, simple, human ear shape floating nearby.

Examples

Era un consejo muy escuchado entre los estudiantes.

It was advice that was widely listened to among the students.

Las palabras escuchadas en la radio resultaron ser falsas.

The words heard on the radio turned out to be false.

Matching the Noun

When 'escuchado' describes a noun (like 'rumor' or 'música'), it acts like a regular adjective and must change its ending to match the noun's gender and quantity: escuchado (m. singular), escuchada (f. singular), escuchados (m. plural), escuchadas (f. plural).

Forgetting Agreement

Mistake: “La canción es escuchado.”

Correction: La canción es escuchada. (Since 'canción' is feminine, the adjective must be feminine.)

Famoso vs. Reconocido

Learners often confuse 'famoso' and 'reconocido'. Remember, 'famoso' implies widespread public recognition, like a celebrity, while 'reconocido' suggests respect earned through skill or accomplishment, often in a professional context.

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