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Estrella
(ehs-TREH-yah)
Noun | Feminine
- Star
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Example Sentences
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La estrella más brillante se ve en el cielo nocturno.
The brightest star can be seen in the night sky.
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Ese restaurante tiene cuatro estrellas.
That restaurant has four stars.
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Ella es una estrella de la música.
She is a music star.
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Word Origin
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Comes from the Latin stella, meaning “star.”
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Culture
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Symbolizes guidance, luck, and fame, appearing in religion (the Star of Bethlehem), everyday expressions, and as a term for celebrities.
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Fun Fact
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Saying tener estrella means “to be lucky,” while ser una estrella means “to be a celebrity.”
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