estrella
star
In Spanish, the word for 'star' is 'estrella'. This can refer to a celestial body consisting of hot gases, especially the sun. It can also refer to a star shape or a top performer in a specific field, commonly used in the same context as in English. For example, 'Ella es una estrella de cine' means 'She is a movie star'.
Example sentences using: estrella
La estrella brilla en el cielo de la noche.
The star shines in the night sky.
This sentence simply describes a star shining in the night sky. Remember, 'La estrella' is 'The star', 'brilla' translates to 'shines', 'en' to 'in', 'el cielo' to 'the sky' and 'de la noche' means 'of the night'.
Tu eres la estrella de mi vida.
You are the star of my life.
This sentence is a metaphorical expression, indicating that the person being referred to is very important to the speaker, just as a star is important in the sky.
El árbol de Navidad estaba coronado con una estrella.
The Christmas tree was topped with a star.
This sentence describes a Christmas tree decoration, where 'estrella' is used to refer to the star that often tops a Christmas tree.
Cada estrella en el cielo es un sol en su propio sistema solar.
Every star in the sky is a sun in its own solar system.
This sentence gives a real world fact about stars in astronomy, where each one is considered to be a sun in its own solar system.
La estrella marina es un animal fascinante.
The starfish is a fascinating animal.
This sentence introduces a new context for 'estrella', as 'estrella marina' or 'star of the sea', the word for 'starfish' in Spanish.
Voy a hacer un deseo a la estrella fugaz.
I'm going to make a wish to the shooting star.
This sentence uses 'estrella' to describe a meteor or 'shooting star'. This fits with the custom of making a wish when you see one.
El cine necesita una nueva estrella.
The cinema needs a new star.
In this context, 'estrella' refers to a celebrity or highly popular person in the movie industry, indicating the varied uses of the word 'star'.
Estrella es el nombre de mi gato.
Star is the name of my cat.
This sentence simply states that the speaker's cat is named 'Estrella', or 'Star'. It emphasizes that Estrella is not only a noun, but can also be used as a proper noun.
La estrella guía a los navegantes en el mar.
The star guides sailors at sea.
This sentence refers to the historical use of stars for navigation. Here, 'la estrella' is symbolically guiding the sailors in the sea.
Eres una estrella en ascenso en el mundo de la música.
You are a rising star in the music world.
Here, 'estrella en ascenso' is an idiomatic expression referring to someone who is starting to have success or show great potential in their field - in this case, music.