How to Say "headliner" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “headliner” is “estrella” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
NounA2
the main act
Examples
Mi actor favorito es una gran estrella de cine.
My favorite actor is a big movie star.
Se convirtió en una estrella del pop a los 18 años.
She became a pop star at 18 years old.
Messi es la estrella principal del equipo.
Messi is the main star of the team.
Feminine Even for Men
Even if you're talking about a male celebrity, the word 'estrella' itself stays feminine. You say, 'Él es una estrella famosa' (He is a famous star).
Using 'un' for a male star
Mistake: “Él es un estrella de Hollywood.”
Correction: Él es una estrella de Hollywood. The word 'estrella' is always feminine, no matter who it describes.
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