estelar
/ess-teh-LAHR/
starring
Estelar, meaning 'starring,' refers to the main role or attraction.
estelar(adjective)
starring
?main role/attraction
,outstanding
?excellent or brilliant
principal
?main or chief
📝 In Action
Ella consiguió el papel estelar en la nueva película.
B1She got the starring role in the new movie.
La invitada estelar de la noche fue la famosa cantante.
B1The star guest of the night was the famous singer.
Su desempeño en la final fue absolutamente estelar.
B2His performance in the final was absolutely brilliant (outstanding).
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'estelar' ends in 'r', it stays the same whether the noun is masculine or feminine (el papel estelar, la invitada estelar). However, you must add '-es' for plural nouns: 'los papeles estelares'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
Think of this meaning as 'star-like'—something so bright and good it deserves to be the main focus. It's often used in sports, entertainment, and business.
Estelar, meaning 'stellar,' describes something relating to stars or celestial bodies.
📝 In Action
El telescopio nos permite observar cuerpos estelares lejanos.
B1The telescope allows us to observe distant stellar bodies.
Es una noche estelar perfecta para ver meteoritos.
A2It is a starry night, perfect for seeing meteorites.
💡 Grammar Points
The Root Word
'Estelar' comes directly from 'estrella' (star), which makes its literal meaning very easy to remember: something belonging to or related to stars.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estelar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'estelar' in its figurative (outstanding/main) sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'estelar' ever mean 'starry' (full of stars)?
Yes, when describing the sky or a night, 'noche estelar' means a night full of visible stars, relating to its literal meaning.
Is 'estelar' always a positive word?
When used figuratively (to mean outstanding or brilliant), yes, it is always positive. When used literally (relating to stars), it is neutral.