Estrellado (en. Starry)
[es.tre.'ja.ðo]
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Refers to a sky or surface filled with stars.
The night was starry, illuminating the landscape.
La noche estaba estrellada, iluminando el paisaje.
Describes a shape or design that includes stars.
The tablecloth was decorated with a starry pattern.
El mantel estaba decorado con un patrón estrellado.
Used figuratively to describe something that appears to be covered in stars or has a spectacular appearance.
The show was starry, like a summer night.
El espectáculo fue estrellado, como una noche de verano.
Etymology
From the Latin 'stella', which means star, combined with the suffix '-ado' indicating a quality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
starry night
A night when many stars are visible.
noche estrellada
starry sky
The sky that is full of stars.
cielo estrellado
starry dreams
Dreams that are ideal or wonderful, as if they are filled with stars.
sueños estrellados
Related Words
star
Celestial body that shines in the sky.
estrella
little star
Diminutive form of star; often used to refer to small or symbolic stars.
estrellita
to crash
To crash or fall abruptly, related to the figurative use of 'being starry.'
estrellarse
Slang Meanings
Starry as a way of saying that someone is stunned or surprised.
I was so starry with the news that I couldn't speak.
Estaba tan estrellado con la noticia que no pude hablar.
A state of euphoria or being very excited.
That party was so good that we all left starry.
Esa fiesta estuvo tan buena que todos salimos estrellados.