household names

[/ˈhaʊshoʊld neɪmz/]
nounpl: household names
nomes conhecidos; celebridades; marcas familiares
1. Famous people, brands, or things that are widely known and recognized by the general public
Apple and Nike are household names recognized around the world.
Apple e Nike são nomes conhecidos reconhecidos em todo o mundo.
2. People who have achieved fame and are familiar to most people in a society
After winning the World Cup, the soccer players became household names in their country.
Depois de vencer a Copa do Mundo, os jogadores de futebol se tornaram celebridades em seu país.
The phrase 'household names' is commonly used in English-speaking marketing, media, and everyday conversation to describe celebrities and famous brands. In Brazil, while the concept is understood, Portuguese speakers more frequently use 'celebridades' or 'nomes conhecidos' in casual speech, though the English expression is increasingly adopted in advertising and entertainment contexts, particularly among younger audiences and in urban centers.
NYC Slang
big names; celebs; famous cats
Synonyms / Sinônimos
celebritiesfamous nameswell-known figuresbig namesstarspublic figures
Antonyms / Antônimos
unknownsobscure figuresnobodiesminor names

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nomes conhecidos; celebridades
Most common translation in contemporary Brazilian media and conversation
São Paulo
names de casa; gente famosa
Urban usage, sometimes uses English expression directly
Rio de Janeiro
nomes conhecidos; celebridades
Standard usage in media and everyday conversation
Portugal
nomes conhecidos; celebridades de todos
Portuguese uses similar construction but may emphasize 'of everyone'

Related Words

famecelebrityreputationbrand recognitionprominencepopularity

Related Idioms & Phrases

a household word
become a household name
make it as a household name
household name status
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