superestrella
/supeɾestɾeʝa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "superstar" is translated into Spanish as superestrella. Wiktionary also lists superstar.
Meaning: very famous person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| superestrella | /supeɾestɾeʝa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| superstar | /ˌsupeɾesˈtaɾ/ | feminine, masculine |
A superstar is a very famous person. In Spanish, this is expressed using the noun superestrella.
Which one should you use?
While superestrella is the standard Spanish term, the anglicism superstar is also frequently used in media and casual conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word superestrella is a feminine noun. However, it can refer to a male or female person depending on the context and the accompanying articles used. To say "a superstar," use the phrase una superestrella. The plural form of superestrella is superestrellas.
How do you pronounce it?
/supeɾestɾeʝa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word estrella is used not only for celebrities but also as a common term for a starfish.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a estrella can be used sarcastically to describe someone who thinks they are more important than they actually are.
- The word estrella comes from the Latin stēlla, which shares a distant Proto-Indo-European ancestor with the English word 'star'.
Examples in context
- La actriz reconocida es una superestrella en Hollywood.The acclaimed actress is a superstar in Hollywood.
- El futbolista es una superestrella en su equipo.The soccer player is a superstar on his team.
- ¡Ella es una estrella en la música!She is a superstar in music!
- Ese atleta es toda una figura del deporte.That athlete is a true figure in the world of sports.
- Ella es una superestrella de la música.She is a music superstar.
- La superestrella llegó al hotel con mucha seguridad.The superstar arrived at the hotel with a lot of security.
- Esa actriz es una verdadera superestrella internacional.That actress is a true international superstar.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a famous singer at a cafe.
- Javier¿Viste la noticia sobre la cantante?Did you see the news about the singer?
- LucíaSí, es una superestrella ahora.Yes, she is a superstar now.
- JavierLucía, ella tiene muchísimos fans.Lucía, she has so many fans.
- LucíaEs verdad, es muy famosa.It's true, she is very famous.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “superstar” translations and entries superestrella, superstar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries superestrella, superstar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
