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"Star" in Italian: stella
la stella
Star in Italian is la stella (lah STEL-lah), feminine. Le stelle are stars. Stella marina is a starfish. Hotel stelle rate stars; a famous person is often una star (borrowed) or un divo.
Night drive
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How to pronounce stella
Say it
lah STEL-lah
/la ˈstɛl.la/
Stella is STEL-lah with a held double l. Stress STEL.
"Star" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la stella | the star Sky or symbol. | Sky or symbol. |
| le stelle | the stars Plural. | Plural. |
| stelle cadenti | shooting stars Summer talk. | Summer talk. |
| hotel a cinque stelle | five-star hotel Rating. | Rating. |
How to use stella in real life
- 1Night drive
Stanotte si vedono tante stelle.
Tonight you can see lots of stars.
Stelle.
- 2Wish joke
Fai un desiderio su quella stella.
Make a wish on that star.
Quella stella.
- 3Hotel filter
Cerchiamo un hotel a quattro stelle.
We're looking for a four-star hotel.
Stelle rating.
Mistakes English speakers make with stella
Incorrect: Il stella è luminosa.
Correct: La stella è luminosa.
Stella is feminine.
Incorrect: Guardo le stars.
Correct: Guardo le stelle.
Use stelle.
Good to know
August brings stelle cadenti and balcony wishing. Restaurant and hotel stelle are a practical shopping language. Romantic Italian still points at la stella without irony.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Camping under a clear sky
ChatPal
Conti le stelle con me?
Will you count the stars with me?
You
Provo: quella stella lì è la più luminosa.
I'll try: that star there is the brightest.
ChatPal
Forse è un pianeta, non una stella.
Maybe it's a planet, not a star.
You
Va bene: comunque amo queste stelle.
Okay: anyway I love these stars.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Star" in Italian
Shooting star?
Stella cadente.
Movie star?
Often star (English) or divo/diva.
Is stella masculine?
No: la stella.
Starfish?
Stella marina.
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