Spanish word

estrella

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈtɾeʝa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstar

Example

Mira la estrella.

Look at the star.

Illustration for estrella (star)

More examples

Después del estreno, ella brilló como una estrella.

After the premiere, she shone like a star.

Core concept

Famous performer at the center of public attention.

Common phrases

  • ser una estrella

    be a celebrity

  • brillar como una estrella

    shine like a star

  • la estrella del pop

    the pop star

Similar words

celebridad: Person widely known and frequently covered by the media.
ídolo: Popular figure passionately admired by devoted fans.
protagonista: Main character or lead performer who anchors a play or film.
astro: Natural celestial body such as a star, planet, or moon.

Definition in Spanish

Persona o cosa muy notable que atrae atención; también astro que brilla en el cielo.

Word origin

From Latin stella 'star,' the term moves from the literal shining body to a figurative sense for a prominent person such as a leading actor.

Usage tips

  • For theatre and TV, phrases like 'estrella principal' and 'estrella invitada' are standard to mean lead actor and guest star respectively.

Other meanings

  • celebritynoun
  • lead actornoun

Opposites

Related words

  • estrellitalittle starnoun
  • estrellamientocrashnoun

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