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/faˈmoso/

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Translation

famous

Word origin

From Latin famosus ('much talked of, renowned'), from fama ('report, rumour, reputation'). The same root gives the English words below.

Origin
Latin
Root
famosus
English cognates
famous, fame

Grammar

Femininefamosa
Masc pluralfamosos
Fem pluralfamosas

Examples

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He is a very famous actor in his country.

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This restaurant is famous for its food.

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I do not want to be famous, only happy.

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The song became famous very quickly.

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My aunt is famous in the family for her stories.

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This word is part of lesson 22.