Estrella (en. Star)
/es'tre.ʎa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A celestial body that shines in the firmament.
The brightest star in the sky is Sirius.
La estrella más brillante del cielo es Sirio.
A famous or prominent person in a specific field.
She is a very recognized movie star.
Ella es una estrella de cine muy reconocida.
A five-pointed star that represents fame or success.
The hotel has five stars.
El hotel tiene cinco estrellas.
Etymology
From Latin 'stella'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shooting star
A celestial body that passes quickly across the sky.
estrella fugaz
rock star
A very famous musician in the rock genre.
estrella del rock
North Star
A star that indicates the north.
estrella polar
Related Words
constellation
A group of stars that form a pattern.
constelación
astrology
The study of the influence of stars on human life.
astrología
to crash
To collide or fall abruptly.
estrellarse
Slang Meanings
Someone who is very successful or famous.
He has become a star in the fashion world.
Él se ha convertido en una estrella en el mundo de la moda.
A person who always stands out in a group.
In the team, she is the star of the game.
En el equipo, ella es la estrella del juego.