prestigio
prestige
noun prehs-TEE-hyoh Less Common
Origin: From French prestige, from Latin praestigium (illusion, conjuring trick) — the sense shifted from deception to admiration.
Usage Note
Prestigio carries a positive sense of earned reputation and standing. The adjective is prestigioso. Note the ironic etymology: the Latin root meant a conjurer's trick; today the word means the opposite — genuine, respected status.
Examples
"Esta universidad tiene mucho prestigio."
Natural Translation
This university has a lot of prestige.
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