estrella de rock
/estɾeʝa de ɾoɡk/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'rockstar' is translated into Spanish as estrella de rock.
This term is a noun used to refer to a member of a rock band.
Meaning: member of a rock band (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can use the term ídolo del rock to refer to a rockstar. In Spain, the term rockstar itself is well-understood.
How do you pronounce it?
/estɾeʝa de ɾoɡk/
Did you know?
- While estrella means 'star', Spanish uses the same word to describe a starfish, known as estrella de mar.
- The word estrella comes from the Latin stēlla, which is also the root for the English word 'stellar'.
- In some Latin American contexts, calling someone an ídolo suggests a level of devotion and worship that goes beyond being a mere estrella.
Examples in context
- El concierto de esta estrella de rock es imperdible.The concert of this rockstar is unmissable.
- Ese chico es una verdadera estrella del rock. Toca la guitarra increíblemente bien.That boy is a true rockstar. He plays the guitar incredibly well.
- ¡Eres un auténtico rockero! Tu estilo musical es increíble.You are a true rockstar! Your musical style is incredible.
- Él es una estrella de rock muy famosa.He is a very famous rockstar.
- Mi hermano quiere ser una estrella de rock.My brother wants to be a rockstar.
- La estrella de rock firmó muchos autógrafos.The rockstar signed many autographs.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a concert.
- SofíaMira a ese guitarrista, es una estrella de rock.Look at that guitarist, he is a rockstar.
- JavierSí, Javier piensa que toca muy bien.Yes, Javier thinks he plays very well.
- Sofía¿Te gustaría ser una estrella de rock algún día?Would you like to be a rockstar someday?
- JavierNo, yo prefiero solo escuchar la música.No, I prefer just to listen to the music.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
