Being Famous (AQA GCSE Spanish): Revision Note
Exam code: 8692
Being famous
The topic Being Famous falls under Theme 2: Popular Culture. Success in this area requires you to share views about celebrity culture, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of being famous
Discussions about celebrity life will usually require you to express negative ideas and handle different viewpoints
These revision notes will cover core vocabulary, practice the essential grammar points of negation and alguno / ninguno (some / none), and provide top strategies for tackling exam questions
Being famous: vocabulary
Category | Spanish | Part of speech | English |
Topic focus | fama | n (f) | fame |
famoso | n (m) | celebrity / famous person | |
influencia | n (f) | influence | |
Advantages | ganar dinero | v phrase | (to) earn money |
oportunidad | n (f) | opportunity / chance | |
ventaja | n (f) | advantage / benefit | |
Disadvantages & related concepts | comportamiento | n (m) | behaviour |
criticar | v | (to) criticise | |
desventaja | n (f) | disadvantage / drawback | |
peligroso/a | adj | dangerous | |
presión | n (f) | pressure | |
privacidad | n (f) | privacy |
Higher Tier Only vocabulary
Use these terms strategically to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary required at Higher Tier.
Spanish | Part of speech | English | Example phrase | English Translation |
actriz | n (f) | actress | Una actriz francesa dio millones a niños pobres. | A French actress gave millions to poor children. |
periodista | n (m/f) | journalist | Un periodista conocido robó un coche la semana pasada. | A known journalist stole a car last week. |
promover | v | (to) promote | Me gustaría usar mi influencia para promover la solidaridad. | I would like to use my influence to promote solidarity. |
riqueza | n (f) | wealth / riches | La riqueza puede ser una gran ventaja. | Wealth can be a great advantage. |
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