What is the Spanish word for "notorious"?

Learn how to say "notorious" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

notorious

Spanish

notorio

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Alternative translations of "notorious"

famoso
célebre
infame
renombrado

Examples of how to use "notorious" in Spanish

English
He is a notorious criminal.
Spanish
Él es un criminal notorio.
English
The city is notorious for its traffic.
Spanish
La ciudad es famosa por su tráfico.
English
He is notorious among local shopkeepers.
Spanish
Él es conocido entre los comerciantes locales.
English
That restaurant became notorious last year.
Spanish
Ese restaurante se hizo famoso el año pasado.
English
The politician is notorious for broken promises.
Spanish
El político es conocido por sus promesas rotas.

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