estrelas
The English word "stars" is translated into Portuguese as estrelas.
The term refers to the small, bright points of light seen in the night sky.
Which one should you use?
While estrelas is the standard term, the form estrelinhas is used as an informal and endearing way to refer to stars.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the word astros is occasionally used in poetic or literary contexts to express the concept of stars.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of estrelas is estrela. Because estrela is a feminine noun, the definite article used for "the stars" must be the feminine plural as, resulting in the phrase as estrelas.
Did you know?
- The word estrelar exists as a verb, which means to 'strike' or 'hit' something, a meaning completely unrelated to the sky.
- If you call someone an estrela, it can be a compliment for their talent, but it can also be a sarcastic way to call someone a 'show-off'.
- The term estrela-do-mar is used for a 'starfish', literally translating to 'star of the sea'.
Examples in context
- As estrelas são bonitas.The stars are beautiful.This sentence is useful for describing the beauty of estrelas.Tatoeba #5136313 by ianna, translation #5136513 by Airvian
- Quem contará as estrelas?Who will count the stars?This sentence is useful for asking a question about counting estrelas.Tatoeba #3845692 by muriloricci, translation #3845689 by muriloricci
- Ele olhou para as estrelas.He looked up at the stars.This sentence is useful for describing the action of looking up at estrelas.Tatoeba #4837174 by bill, translation #300369 by CK
- O céu noturno está repleto de estrelas brilhantes.The night sky is filled with bright stars.
- Vamos observar as estrelinhas no céu!Let's look at the little stars in the sky!
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Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are sitting on a balcony on a clear night.
- CamilaOlhe como as estrelas estão brilhantes hoje!Look how the stars are bright today!
- FelipeÉ verdade, Camila. O céu está incrível.It's true, Camila. The sky is incredible.
- CamilaEu adoro observar as estrelas no verão.I love watching the stars in the summer.
- FelipeEu também, o céu fica muito limpo.Me too, the sky gets very clear.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
