Estrelya (en. Star)

es-tre-lyah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A celestial body that emits light.
Many stars can be seen in the sky at night.
Madaming estrelya ang makikita sa langit tuwing gabi.
A western symbol used in civilizations.
The star is used in rituals of various cultures.
Ang estrelya ay ginagamit sa mga ritwal ng iba’t ibang kultura.
A symbol of fame or prominence.
She is a star in the movie world.
Siya ay isang estrelya sa mundo ng pelikula.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'estrella' meaning star.

Common Phrases and Expressions

morning star
Indicates the brightest star in the morning, often referred to as Venus.
estrelya ng umaga
evening star
Stars visible in the night sky.
estrelya ng gabi

Related Words

light
The condition in which objects are visible in the presence of light.
liwanag
sky
The part of the world seen above, usually filled with stars and clouds.
kalangitan

Slang Meanings

like super beautiful or makes you feel all giddy
Wow, your whispers to me last night were so estrella!
Grabe, napakaestrelya ng bulong mo sa'kin kagabi!
a person who is always the center of attention
Who’s that newcomer? Definitely the estrella of this party!
Sino ba 'yang bagong dating? Talaga namang estrella sa party na 'to!
a person full of joy and energy
Why are you over there? You should be here, you’re the estrella of fun!
Bakit nandiyan ka? Dapat nandito ka, ang estrella ng saya!