The word "celebridad" is a noun.
/θeleβɾiˈðad/ (in Spain)
/se.le.βɾiˈðad/ (in Latin America)
"Celebridad" refers to a person who is well-known, often in the fields of entertainment, sports, or other public domains. It implies a certain level of fame or recognition and is commonly used in both oral and written contexts. The frequency of use is moderate to high, particularly in media such as television, social networks, and news articles discussing public figures.
La celebridad llegó tarde a la gala.
The celebrity arrived late to the gala.
Muchas personas siguen la vida de la celebridad en las redes sociales.
Many people follow the life of the celebrity on social media.
La celebridad donó una gran suma de dinero a la caridad.
The celebrity donated a large sum of money to charity.
"Celebridad" is often used in various idiomatic expressions related to fame and public attention. Here are some examples:
Signifying a glamorous lifestyle often associated with fame.
"Ser una celebridad fugaz"
To be a fleeting celebrity.
Referring to someone who is famous for a short period.
"Dar el golpe de celebridad"
To hit the celebrity spotlight.
Indicates achieving sudden fame or recognition.
"La celebridad del momento"
The celebrity of the moment.
Refers to a person who is currently very famous or popular.
"Caer en desgracia como una celebridad"
To fall from grace as a celebrity.
The word "celebridad" comes from the latinate root "celebritas," which signifies "fame" or "renown." The term evolved through Old French before being adopted into modern Spanish.
Synonyms: - Famoso (famous) - Notorio (notorious) - Estrella (star)
Antonyms: - Anónimo (anonymous) - Desconocido (unknown) - Olvidado (forgotten)