Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
estrellato
Pronunciation
IPA/estɾeˈʝato/
Meaning
- masculine nounstardom
Example
El estrellato de la actriz llegó después de su primera película.
The actress's stardom came after her first film.
More examples
Tras años de trabajos pequeños, por fin alcanzó el estrellato.
After years of small jobs, she finally reached stardom.
Core concept
Widespread public fame as a film or music star.
Common phrases
alcanzar el estrellato
reach stardom
llegar al estrellato
attain stardom
estrellato internacional
international stardom
Similar words
fama: Widespread public recognition.
celebridad: Status as a well-known public figure.
popularidad: Being widely liked and supported by the public.
éxito: Success in work or activity that achieves good results.
Definition in Spanish
Reconocimiento público y popularidad que alcanza una persona por su éxito, sobre todo en el cine, la música o la televisión.
Word origin
From Spanish estrella 'star' plus the suffix -ato that denotes a state or condition, literally the condition of being a star.
Usage tips
- Mainly used in media or criticism; in casual speech speakers usually say fama or use ser famoso.