How to Say "star pattern" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “star pattern” is “constelación” — B1 level.
Examples
La Osa Mayor es la constelación más conocida en el hemisferio norte.
The Big Dipper is the most well-known constellation in the northern hemisphere.
Anoche el cielo estaba despejado y pudimos ver varias constelaciones.
Last night the sky was clear and we could see several constellations.
Los antiguos navegantes usaban las constelaciones para orientarse en el mar.
Ancient sailors used the constellations to find their way at sea.
The '-ción' Rule
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine in Spanish. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Plural Spelling Change
When you make this word plural, the accent mark over the 'o' disappears: 'las constelaciones'.
Gender Error
Mistake: “El constelación.”
Correction: La constelación. Even though it doesn't end in 'a', its '-ción' ending makes it feminine.
Keeping the Accent
Mistake: “Constelaciónes.”
Correction: Constelaciones. The accent mark is only needed in the singular version to keep the stress on the last syllable.
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