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"Star" in Spanish: estrella
la estrella
A star is la estrella (ehs-TREH-yah). It is feminine: la estrella, las estrellas. Estrella fugaz is a shooting star. Estrellas fill clear night skies.
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How to pronounce estrella
Say it
ehs-TREH-yah
/esˈtɾe.ʝa/
ehs-TREH-yah. Stress TREH. Soft ll like y in Latin America. Four syllables: es-tre-lla.
"Star" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la estrella | the star One star. | One star. |
| las estrellas | the stars Plural night sky. | Plural night sky. |
| la estrella fugaz | the shooting star Wish talk. | Wish talk. |
| lleno de estrellas | full of stars Clear night. | Clear night. |
How to use estrella in real life
- 1Camping
Se ve cada estrella esta noche.
You can see every star tonight.
Cada estrella.
- 2City escape
En el campo hay muchas estrellas.
In the countryside there are many stars.
Estrellas plural.
- 3Wish joke
¡Una estrella fugaz! Pide un deseo.
A shooting star! Make a wish.
Estrella fugaz.
Mistakes English speakers make with estrella
Incorrect: El estrella brilla.
Correct: La estrella brilla.
Estrella is feminine: la estrella.
Incorrect: Hay un estrella.
Correct: Hay una estrella.
Use una estrella.
Good to know
Away from city lights, las estrellas surprise travelers. Kids learn constellations as estrellas with names. Estrella also means celebrity, so night context keeps the sky meaning clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Night drive stop
ChatPal
Apaga las luces. Mira las estrellas.
Turn off the lights. Look at the stars.
You
Wow. Esa estrella es la más brillante.
Wow. That star is the brightest.
ChatPal
Cuenta diez estrellas y respira.
Count ten stars and breathe.
You
Listo. Qué paz.
Done. What peace.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Star" in Spanish
Is estrella feminine?
Yes: la estrella, las estrellas.
How do you pronounce estrella?
ehs-TREH-yah; ll sounds like y in Latin America.
How do I say shooting star?
Estrella fugaz.
Does estrella mean celebrity too?
Yes. Sky talk still uses la estrella for a star.
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