superestrela
feminine, masculine
The English phrase 'superstar' can be translated into Portuguese as superestrela. Wiktionary also lists superstar.
Meaning: very famous person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| superestrela | feminine, masculine |
| superstar | masculine |
The term refers to a very famous person. You can use the Portuguese-derived superestrela or the English loanword superstar depending on the context.
Which one should you use?
The Portuguese-derived term superestrela is the standard, more formal way to say superstar, whereas the English loanword superstar is common in media and pop culture.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the term Craque is used to describe a superstar in sports, especially soccer.
How does it change in a sentence?
superestrela can be both masculine and feminine, and its plural form is superestrelas. The English loanword superstar is treated as a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- Calling someone an estrela in Portuguese can be a sarcastic way to mock someone for having an inflated ego or acting like a diva.
- In Brazil, the term astro is frequently used as a synonym for superestrela, though it literally refers to any celestial body in the sky.
- The word estrela is used interchangeably for a celebrity, a celestial object and the symbols found on national flags or maps.
Examples in context
- Tom não é um superstar.Tom isn't a superstar.This sentence shows the use of the loanword superstar.Tatoeba #7553353 by Ricardo14, translation #7551789 by CK
- Embora muitos cantores de rock e soul incorporem ritmos e sons de jazz na sua música, uma superestrela do pop e um dos nomes lendários do jazz e da música popular uniram estes dois mundos num novo álbum de duetos e solos.While many rock and soul singers incorporate jazz rhythms and sounds into their music, a pop superstar and one of the legends of jazz and popular music have brought the two worlds together on a new album of duets and solos.This sentence illustrates the use of the Portuguese term superestrela in a musical context.Tatoeba #11267307 by Cangarejo, translation #11267306 by Cangarejo
- Ele é uma estrela do cinemaHe is a movie superstar
- Ela é uma celebridade da músicaShe is a music superstar
- Ele é um ícone da modaHe is a fashion superstar/icon
- Ele é um fenômeno da músicaHe is a music superstar/phenomenon
- Ele é um craque do futebolHe is a soccer superstar
- Ela é uma superestrela do cinema brasileiro.She is a Brazilian cinema superstar.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are talking about a celebrity at a party.
- CamilaOlha, aquele homem é uma superestrela!Look, that man is a superstar!
- FelipeSério? Eu não o reconheci.Really? I didn't recognize him.
- CamilaSim, ele é uma superestrela do cinema.Yes, he is a movie superstar.
- FelipeAgora eu vi, é verdade!Now I see, it's true!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “superstar” translations and entries superestrela, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
