famigerato
notorious
adjective fah-mee-jeh-RAH-toh Rare
Origin: Latin fama (fame, rumour) + gerere (to carry); 'fame-bearing'
Also means
infamous
Usage Note
Famigerato almost always carries a negative connotation — it means 'notorious' or 'infamous' rather than simply 'famous'. Saying il famigerato boss della mafia makes clear the fame is criminal. It is a false friend for learners who know 'famous': use famoso for positive renown. The feminine form is famigerata.
Examples
"Il famigerato truffatore è stato arrestato."
Natural Translation
The notorious fraudster was arrested.
Literal Translation
The notorious fraudster has-been arrested.
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