Translation of Spanish word "estrella" to English
estrella
/esˈtɾe.ʝa/
Meaning
NounAny small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.
How to use
Estrella ('star') is feminine. Estrella de mar — Starfish.
🇬🇧 English
star
Example
Puedo ver una estrella brillante en el cielo.
I can see a bright star in the sky.
Ella es una estrella de cine famosa.
She is a famous movie star.
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Common phrases
- estrella fugaz— shooting star
- estrella de mar— starfish
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What does the Spanish word "estrella" mean?▼
The Spanish word "estrella" means "star" in English.
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