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célebre

famous, celebrated

adjective SEH-leh-breh Rare

Origin: From Latin celeber (frequented, renowned).

Usage Note

Célebre is a formal or literary synonym for famoso or conocido, typically with a positive connotation of being celebrated or renowned. It is an esdrújula adjective — stress on the antepenultimate syllable — and is invariable for gender: un actor célebre, una actriz célebre. The related noun is celebridad ('celebrity').

Examples

"El célebre pintor expuso su obra en Madrid."

Natural Translation

The celebrated painter exhibited his work in Madrid.

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