calificación por estrellas
/kalifikaθjon poɾ estɾeʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "star rating" is translated into Spanish as calificación por estrellas.
This phrase refers to a system of scoring a product or service using a set number of stars to indicate quality. You can use the preposition de to connect a specific rating to the number of stars. Common terms used within these systems include Excelente (excellent), Increíble (incredible), Regular (average), Malo (bad) and Pésimo (terrible).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase calificación por estrellas literally means "rating by stars", composed of calificación (rating/grade), por (by/per) and estrellas (stars).
Which one should you use?
While calificación por estrellas is the default, you may also see the synonym valoración por estrellas, which is often used interchangeably to mean star rating or assessment.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the form clasificación por estrellas is frequently used.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalifikaθjon poɾ estɾeʝas/
Did you know?
- The word estrellas is used for star ratings, but in a professional context, a 'five star' hotel is often called cinco tenedores, meaning 'five forks'.
- In some Latin American countries, a calificación of '10' is the highest possible score, whereas in Spain it is more common to see ratings on a scale of 1 to 5.
- In many Spanish-speaking hotels, the 'star rating' is not just an online review but a formal, government-regulated classification. This makes the term clasificación more official than a mere opinion.
Examples in context
- Esta película tiene una excelente puntuación de cinco estrellas.This movie has an excellent five star rating.
- Esta aplicación tiene una valoración de cuatro estrellas.This application has a four star rating.
- El hotel tiene una buena calificación por estrellas.The hotel has a good star rating.
- Revisa la calificación por estrellas antes de comprar.Check the star rating before buying.
- Su calificación por estrellas es muy baja.Its star rating is very low.
Example conversation
María and Javier are choosing a restaurant on their phones.
- María¿Qué te parece este restaurante?What do you think of this restaurant?
- JavierNo me gusta, tiene una mala calificación por estrellas.I don't like it, it has a bad star rating.
- MaríaTienes razón, busquemos otro con mejores reseñas.You are right, let's look for another one with better reviews.
- JavierMira este, tiene una calificación excelente.Look at this one, it has an excellent rating.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
