fama
fame, reputation
noun FAH-mah Less Common
Origin: From Latin fama (report, reputation).
Usage Note
Fama can be positive ('fame') or negative ('bad reputation') depending on context — buena fama vs mala fama. The idiom tener fama de means 'to be known for' (tiene fama de tacaño, 'known for being stingy').
Examples
"Tiene fama de ser muy honesto."
Natural Translation
He is known for being very honest.
Literal Translation
He has fame of being very honest.
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