starboy
/staɾboi/from spelling rules
The English phrase starboy is used in Spanish as starboy.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /staɾboi/.
Did you know?
- If you use the literal translation chico estrella in a social setting, people might think you are talking about a child actor or a mascot rather than a cool, successful man.
- In some Latin American urban music contexts, the term is used to evoke a specific 'aesthetic' of success that is more closely linked to wealth and fashion than to literal stardom.
- In the context of Latin Trap and Reggaeton, starboy is frequently used as a 'prestige' loanword to give a song a more international and modern feel.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at a fashion magazine.
- JavierMira este modelo, es un starboy total.Look at this model, he is a total starboy.
- SofíaSí, tiene mucha actitud en las fotos.Yes, he has a lot of attitude in the photos.
- JavierMe gustaría lograr ese look de starboy.I would like to achieve that starboy look.
- SofíaTú puedes, Javier, solo necesitas los zapatos.You can, Javier, you just need the shoes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
