célebre

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin celebrem (celebrated), of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈsɛ.le.bɾi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈsɛ.le.bɾe/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˈsɛ.lɨ.bɾɨ/ [ˈsɛ.lɨ.βɾɨ]

Adjective

célebre m or f (plural célebres)

  1. celebrated (famous or widely praised for good works)
    Synonyms: famigerado, ilustre, renomado
    Antonym: infame

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin celeber (celebrated), of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Spain) /ˈθelebɾe/ [ˈθe.le.β̞ɾe]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America) /ˈselebɾe/ [ˈse.le.β̞ɾe]
  • Audio (Venezuela):(file)
  • Rhymes: -elebɾe
  • Syllabification: cé‧le‧bre

Adjective

célebre m or f (masculine and feminine plural célebres)

  1. celebrated
    Synonym: celebrado
  2. famous
    Synonym: famoso

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