Estela (en. Wake)

/es'tela/

Meaning & Definition

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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

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

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.