How to Say “Star” in Nahuatl

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citlalli
The English word "star" is translated into Nahuatl as citlalli.
citlalli refers to a star, specifically a luminous celestial body made of plasma in an astronomical context.
Meaning: (astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma (noun)

Did you know?

  • Aztecs viewed the stars as the souls of deceased warriors and women who died in childbirth.
  • The Aztec god of the morning star was Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, whose name describes the 'Lord of the House of the Dawn'.
  • The word citlalli is often used as a female given name in Mexico to preserve indigenous heritage.

Examples in context

  • Mocehua in citlalli.
    The star is shining.

Example conversation

Citlali and Cuauhtémoc are looking at the night sky.

  1. Citlali

    Cuauhtémoc, xitla citlalli.
    Cuauhtémoc, look at the star.
  2. Cuauhtémoc

    Nelli, citlalli cualli tlaniz.
    True, the star shines beautifully.
  3. Citlali

    Citlalli in tonatiuh huan citlalli.
    The sun is also a star.
  4. Cuauhtémoc

    Niman nelli.
    That is also true.
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