Estrellas (en. Stars)

/esˈtre.jas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Celestial bodies that emit their own light.
Stars are visible in the dark sky.
Las estrellas son visibles en el cielo oscuro.
Figures or symbols in the shape of a star that are used for classification.
The restaurant has three stars in its rating.
El restaurante tiene tres estrellas en su calificación.
Very famous people in the entertainment world.
She is a well-known movie star.
Ella es una estrella de cine muy conocida.

Etymology

From Latin 'stella', meaning 'star'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

morning star
It refers to the plant known as ‘lucero’ or the planet Venus.
estrella de la mañana
shooting star
A meteor that shines briefly while entering the atmosphere.
estrella fugaz
to make stars
To be successful in the entertainment world or to achieve stardom.
hacer estrellas

Related Words

constellations
Groups of stars that form figures in the sky.
constelaciones
solar system
Set of celestial bodies, including the Sun and the planets that orbit it.
sistema solar
galaxies
Large clusters of stars, dust, and gas in the universe.
galaxias

Slang Meanings

pop star
She is a very famous pop star worldwide.
Ella es una estrella pop muy famosa en todo el mundo.
rock star
My brother wants to be a rock star someday.
Mi hermano quiere ser una estrella de rock algún día.
To be the life of the party
She is always the life of the party; everyone wants to dance with her.
Siempre es la estrella de la fiesta, todos quieren bailar con ella.