Astro (en. Star)

/'as.tɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Celestial body, either natural like stars and planets, or artificial like satellites.
The closest celestial body to Earth is the Moon.
El astro más cercano a la Tierra es la Luna.
A person who stands out in a particular field.
The player has become a star of football.
El jugador se ha convertido en un astro del fútbol.
Celestial body that shines in the night sky.
The meteor shower will display several stars in the sky.
La lluvia de meteoros mostrará varios astros en el firmamento.

Etymology

From Greek 'ástron', meaning star.

Common Phrases and Expressions

king star
It refers to the Sun.
astro rey

Related Words

astronomy
Science that studies the stars.
astronomía
astronaut
A person who travels to outer space.
astronauta
astral
Related to the stars.
astral

Slang Meanings

Astro as a synonym for a prominent or famous figure.
That artist is a true star of music.
Ese artista es un verdadero astro de la música.
Used in contexts of friendship or familiarity among young people.
What's up, star? Everything good there?
¿Qué pasó, astro? Todo bien por ahí.