noun
la stella
star
Corpo luminoso nel cielo, visibile di notte, molto lontano dalla Terra.
Definition & meaning
Stella means star. It can refer to:
- A celestial body that emits its own light, such as the Sun.
- A star shape or symbol.
- A famous or outstanding person, especially a performer: a star.
- Figuratively, a guiding light or a person considered precious.
Grammar & Word origin
Stella is a feminine noun. Its plural is stelle .
It comes from Latin stella, meaning “star.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- astro — a celestial body; broader than stella, as it can also refer to a planet.
- celebrità — a celebrity; similar to stella when referring to a famous person, but without necessarily implying exceptional talent.
There is no general antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La notte scorsa ho visto una stella brillante.noun
Last night I saw a bright star.
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