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famous
[/ˈfeɪməs/]
adjective
famoso
1.
known or talked about by many people; renowned
She is a famous actress in Hollywood.
Ela é uma atriz famosa em Hollywood.
2.
celebrated or well-known for a particular quality or achievement
The restaurant is famous for its Italian pasta.
O restaurante é famoso pela sua massa italiana.
3.
notorious or infamous (in some contexts)
He became famous for his crimes.
Ele se tornou famoso por seus crimes.
NYC Slang
big-time, well-known
Synonyms
renowned
celebrated
well-known
prominent
illustrious
distinguished
acclaimed
Antonyms
unknown
obscure
anonymous
unheard-of
unfamiliar
insignificant
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
famoso
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
famoso
common colloquial usage, sometimes pronounced 'famoro'
São Paulo
famoso
standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
célebre/famoso
célebre is more commonly used in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
famous for (something)
become famous
rise to fame
claim to fame
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