astro
“astro” means “celestial body” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
celestial body
Also: star, heavenly body
📝 In Action
El Sol es el astro más importante para la vida en la Tierra.
A2The Sun is the most important celestial body for life on Earth.
Los antiguos navegantes se guiaban por los astros.
B1Ancient sailors guided themselves by the stars.
La Luna es el único astro que orbita nuestro planeta.
B1The Moon is the only heavenly body that orbits our planet.
star
Also: superstar
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El astro argentino marcó tres goles en el partido.
B1The Argentine star scored three goals in the match.
Varios astros de Hollywood asistieron a la gala.
B2Several Hollywood stars attended the gala.
Es un astro de la música pop.
B1He is a pop music superstar.
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Quick Quiz: astro
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is commonly known as 'el astro rey'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'astrum', which comes from the Greek word 'astron', meaning 'star' or 'constellation'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'astro' the same as 'estrella'?
Not exactly. While all 'estrellas' (stars) are 'astros', not all 'astros' are stars. 'Astro' is a general category for anything in space, like planets or moons.
Why is the Sun called 'el astro rey'?
It is a poetic and traditional way to refer to the Sun because it is the most prominent and powerful object in our sky.
Can I use 'astro' for a famous female singer?
It's rare. For women, 'estrella' is the preferred and natural word to use.