/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
actor .
He is a very famous actor in his country.
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This restaurant is famous for its food.
, .
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.
Used in
Stories
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