Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Star" in Portuguese: estrela
a estrela
Star in Portuguese is a estrela. It covers sky stars and fame: estrela de cinema. Estrelinha is an affectionate diminutive.
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O céu está cheio de estrela esta noite.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce estrela
Say it
es-TREH-lah
/es.ˈtɾe.la/
es-TREH-lah
"Star" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a estrela | the star Sky or celebrity. | Sky or celebrity. |
| estrelas | stars Plural. | Plural. |
| estrela cadente | shooting star Wishes. | Wishes. |
| estrela de cinema | movie star Fame sense. | Fame sense. |
How to use estrela in real life
- 1Camping
O céu está cheio de estrela esta noite.
The sky is full of stars tonight.
Cheio de estrela is natural speech.
- 2Wish
Vi uma estrela cadente agora!
I just saw a shooting star!
Estrela cadente.
- 3Kids book
A estrela brilha no livro da criança.
The star shines in the child's book.
Simple description.
Mistakes English speakers make with estrela
Incorrect: O estrela brilha.
Correct: A estrela brilha.
Estrela is feminine.
Incorrect: Que star linda!
Correct: Que estrela linda!
Use estrela.
Good to know
Estrela works for sky and celebrities. Songs about estrelas are a Brazilian romance staple, and estrela cadente still gets a whispered wish.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Night picnic away from city lights
ChatPal
Consegue ver aquela estrela mais brilhante?
Can you see that brightest star?
You
Consigo. Essa estrela parece Vênus.
I can. That star looks like Venus.
ChatPal
Talvez. Tem outra estrela à direita.
Maybe. There's another star to the right.
You
Que noite. Queria uma estrela cadente.
What a night. I wish for a shooting star.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Star" in Portuguese
Star?
A estrela.
Shooting star?
Estrela cadente.
Movie star?
Estrela de cinema.
Gender?
Feminine: a estrela.
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