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    Estrellarse (en. Dash)

    /es.tre.'ʝaɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To crash or collide violently.
    The car crashed into a tree.
    El coche se estrelló contra un árbol.
    To fall into a difficult situation or failure.
    After much effort, his project crashed.
    Después de mucho esfuerzo, su proyecto se estrelló.
    To be destroyed as a result of a crash.
    The plane crashed in the middle of the mountain.
    El avión se estrelló en medio de la montaña.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stella' meaning star, suggesting a marked impact or collision.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to crash against a wall
    To fail spectacularly in an attempt.
    estrellarse contra un muro
    I don't want to crash again
    I don't want to fail again.
    no quiero estrellarme de nuevo
    the plane crashed
    The plane suffered an accident and fell.
    se estrelló el avión

    Related Words

    star
    Celestial body that shines in the sky.
    estrella
    literally
    Literally, without metaphor.
    literalmente
    impact
    Collision or crash between two or more bodies.
    impacto

    Slang Meanings

    To be very unpopular in a social situation.
    He crashed at the party when everyone laughed at him.
    Se estrelló en la fiesta cuando todos se rieron de él.
    Failed in a business attempt.
    The new restaurant crashed in its first month.
    El nuevo restaurante se estrelló en su primer mes.