la
feminine
/ˈfama/
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Translation
fame, reputation
Word origin
From Latin fama ('report, rumour, reputation'), from fari ('to speak'). The same root gives English 'fame', 'famous', 'infamous' and 'defame'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fama
- English cognates
- fame, famous, infamous, defame
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralfamas
Examples
.
His fame grew very quickly.
.
He has a reputation for being very honest.
persiguió .
The bad reputation followed him for years.
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That restaurant has a reputation for being expensive.
¡ busques , !
Do not seek fame, seek happiness!
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