la

feminine

/esˈtɾeʝa/

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Translation

star

Word origin

From Latin stella ('star'). The same root gives English stellar and constellation.

Origin: Latin
Root: stella
English cognates: stellar, constellation

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralestrellas

Examples

muchas .

There are many stars tonight.

She is a star of French cinema.

He made a wish when he saw a star in the sky.

The hotel has five stars and sea views.

She drew a huge star on the wall.

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This word is part of lesson 13.