Reputed to Meaning in English

expression · lemma: repute

US

ɹipˈjutɪd/, /ɹɪpˈjutɪd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

ri-PYOO-tid too, ri-PYOO-tid tuh

UK

ɹɪpjˈuːtɪd/ /tˈuː

ri-PYOO-tid too

Definición

Used when talking about something people believe or claim to be true, especially when there is no definite proof. Often introduces information based on reputation, not direct experience.

Uso & Matices

Formal and academic; often found in news, history, or research writing. Use 'reputed to be' or 'reputed to have' before a fact that is not fully confirmed. Different from 'reported to', which suggests some evidence. Don't use for personal opinions.

• Spanish: se dice que - según se dice
• Portuguese (BR): diz-se que - supostamente
• Portuguese (PT): diz-se que - supostamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 据说
• Chinese (Traditional): 據說
• Hindi: कहा जाता है कि
• Arabic: يُقال إنّه
• Bengali: বলা হয় যে
• Russian: по слухам - считается что
• Japanese: といわれている
• Vietnamese: được cho là
• Korean: 라고 전해진다 - 라고 알려져 있다
• Turkish: söylendiğine göre
• Urdu: کہا جاتا ہے کہ
• Indonesian: dikatakan bahwa

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The town is reputed to have the oldest library in the country.

basic

She is reputed to be very wise.

basic

This fruit is reputed to help with digestion.

basic

He’s reputed to own five houses, but nobody really knows for sure.

natural

That restaurant is reputed to serve the best pizza in town.

natural

The author is reputed to have lived in Paris for many years.

natural