la
feminine
/θeleβɾiˈðað/
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Translation
celebrity
Word origin
From Latin celebritas ('fame, a crowded gathering'), from celeber ('celebrated, famous'). The same root gives English 'celebrity' and 'celebrate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- celebritas
- English cognates
- celebrity, celebrate
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcelebridades
Examples
estreno.
A very well-known celebrity arrived at the premiere.
alcanzó .
The actor achieved celebrity with his first film.
gala benéfica.
Several celebrities attended the charity gala.
fama.
She is not interested in celebrity or fame.
convierten .
Social media turns anyone into a celebrity.
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