famous

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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a. famoso
A lot of famous people eat at this restaurant.Muchas personas famosas comen en este restaurante.
b. célebre
That restaurant is famous for its tacos and fajitas.Ese restaurante es célebre por sus tacos y fajitas.
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She's famous for being a good listener.Se la tiene por alguien que sabe escuchar.
They're famous for their lack of humor.Su falta de sentido del humor es conocida por todos.
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