notorios

Notorios is the plural masculine form of the Spanish adjective notorio. It is used to describe multiple persons, facts, or actions that are widely known, evident, or infamous. In English, the closest equivalent translation is notorious, while the noun form related to fame or reputation is notoriedad in Spanish.

Etymology and senses. Notorio derives from Latin notorius, meaning well-known or famous, with a sense shift in modern Spanish that can convey both evidentness and infamy. The expression of nuance depends on context: notorio can simply mean obvious or widely recognized, or it can carry a negative connotation of notoriedad, implying disrepute.

Usage. Notorios commonly modifies nouns in phrases such as “un hecho notorio” (a widely known or obvious fact) or “un símbolo notorio” (a well-known symbol). In legal or formal language, notorio may emphasize manifest or evident status rather than moral judgment. The plural form not orios applies when referring to several items, facts, or individuals described as widely known or infamous.

Notoriedad as a related noun denotes notoriety or the quality of being famous or notorious. The term notorio is more flexible in everyday Spanish, whereas the English term notorious is typically used with a negative or condemnatory tone.

See also. Notoriety; Notorious (English); Notoria, a related term in some Romance languages. Note that notorio/notorios are generally not used as standalone proper names in Spanish unless chosen as a title or designation, in which case capitalization and branding considerations apply.