1. The state of being famous or well-known, especially for something negative or disreputable
The criminal achieved notoriety for his daring bank robberies.
O criminoso alcançou notoriedade por seus audaciosos roubos de banco.
2. Public attention or fame of an unfavorable kind
She gained notoriety after the scandal was exposed.
Ela ganhou notoriedade após o escândalo ser exposto.