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"Famoso" is an adjective which is often translated as "famous", and "célebre" is an adjective which is also often translated as "famous". Learn more about the difference between "famoso" and "célebre" below.
famoso(
fah
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moh
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (renowned)
a. famous
Antes de convertirse en un actor famoso, era carpintero.Before becoming a famous actor, he worked as a carpenter.
b. well-known
Soy un músico famoso en la escena local.I am a well-known musician on the local scene.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (star)
b. famous person
¿Viste algún famoso mientras estuviste en Los Ángeles?Did you see any famous people while you were in Los Angeles?
célebre(
seh
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leh
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breh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (well-known)
a. famous
En el examen nos preguntaron por los escritores más célebres del último siglo.In the exam we had questions about the most famous writers of the last century.
b. celebrated
"El beso" es una de las obras más célebres de Rodin."The kiss" is one of Rodin's most celebrated works.
