Translation of Italian word "stella" to English
stella
/ˈstel.la/
How to use
The Italian noun 'stella' (feminine) denotes 'star' (Star). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. The diminutive and augmentative forms of 'stella' (e.g. with suffixes like -ino, -one, -etto, -accio) are common in informal Italian and express affection, size, or disapproval.
🇬🇧 English
star
Example
Guardiamo le stelle cadenti nel cielo di agosto.
We watch shooting stars in the August sky.
La stella polare indica la direzione del nord.
The North Star indicates the direction of north.
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Common phrases
- la stella della sera— evening star
- La stella polare indica la direzione del nord.— The North Star indicates the direction of north.
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What does the Italian word "stella" mean?▼
The Italian word "stella" means "star" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Guardiamo le stelle cadenti nel cielo di agosto." (which translates as "We watch shooting stars in the August sky.").
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