reconocidos

Reconocidos is a Spanish adjective meaning recognized or acknowledged. It indicates that a person, group, or entity has earned public recognition, credibility, or official acknowledgment in a given field. When used in plural form, reconocidos modifies masculine nouns (reconocidos); femenino is reconocidas. The term is common in both formal and informal contexts.

In usage, reconocidos describes individuals such as artists, scientists, or professionals, as well as institutions, companies, or works that have attained widespread esteem or formal endorsement. For example, one might say “universidades reconocidas por su excelencia académica” or “reconocidos expertos en economía.” It can also refer to people who have received awards or honors. The nuance is typically merit-based recognition rather than mere popularity.

As a noun phrase, “los reconocidos” can refer to notable individuals within a context, though more common constructions use it attributively, such as “un equipo de reconocidos especialistas.” In contrast with synonyms like famosos or célebres, reconocidos emphasizes legitimacy, prestige, or official acknowledgment.

See also: reconocimiento, prestigio, renombre, prestigioso.