estrella

/esˈtɾeʎa/
nounBeginner
general

A celestial body that emits light and is visible from Earth, typically a star in the night sky.

La estrella más brillante del cielo es el Sol.

The brightest star in the sky is the Sun.

Ella es una estrella de cine muy famosa.

She is a very famous movie star.

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In Spanish, 'estrella' can refer to both celestial stars and famous people, similar to English.

informal

A famous person, especially in entertainment or sports.

El concierto contó con la presencia de una estrella internacional.

The concert featured an international star.

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This usage is common in both Spanish and English.

Collocations

estrella fugazshooting starestrella de marstarfishestrella del rockrock star

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Related Phrases

hacerse la estrellaidiom
to act like a diva
estar en la cresta de la olaidiom
to be at the height of one's career

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Common Usage

'Estrella' is a versatile word that can refer to both celestial bodies and famous individuals.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'stella', meaning 'star'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'estrella' is used in both literal and figurative senses in Spanish, similar to English 'star'.

Word Breakdown

estrella
star
root
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