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
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