Meaning
famous, well-known, renowned
- famous; well-known
In a sentence
Quel cantante è famoso in tutta Italia.
That singer is famous throughout Italy.
Quel ristorante è molto famoso.
That restaurant is very famous.
Roma è famosa in tutto il mondo.
Rome is famous all over the world.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| famoso | masculine · singular |
| famosa | feminine · singular |
| famosi | masculine · plural |
| famose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'famoso' for positive fame; 'notorio' or 'famigerato' for negative. 'Famoso' alone is neutral but leans positive.
- Agrees in gender/number: 'famoso' (m.s.), 'famosa' (f.s.), 'famosi' (m.pl.), 'famose' (f.pl.).
- Avoid overusing 'molto famoso'—Italians often say 'famosissimo' for emphasis instead.