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    Estela (en. Wake)

    /es'tela/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Luminous trail that a celestial body leaves when passing through the atmosphere.
    The meteor's trail illuminated the night sky.
    La estela del meteoro iluminó el cielo nocturno.
    Mark or sign that remains in a place as a consequence of an event.
    Its trail persists in history.
    Su estela persiste en la historia.
    Wake left by a boat in the water.
    The boat's wake dissipates quickly.
    La estela del barco se disipa rápidamente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stella', which means 'star'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave a trail
    To leave an impact or an influence that lasts.
    dejar una estela
    trail of light
    Bright trace left by a moving object.
    estela de luz
    to follow the trail
    To continue a path or a career by following someone's example.
    seguir la estela

    Related Words

    ship
    Large-sized vessel.
    nave
    star
    Celestial body that shines in the sky.
    estrella

    Slang Meanings

    trail of fame
    After his success, he left a trail of fame wherever he went.
    Después de su éxito, dejó una estela de fama por donde pasó.
    virtual trail
    Social media has created a virtual trail of memories.
    Las redes sociales han creado una estela virtual de recuerdos.