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star in Portuguese

star in Portuguese is asterisco, estrela, astro — star means a huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

star in Portuguese

asterisco
noun
(printing) An asterisk (*) or comparable symbol (e.g., ★, ☆, ✶, ✦, ✧, ✷, ✪, ⭐) inspired by a celestial star.
estrela
noun
(printing) An asterisk (*) or comparable symbol (e.g., ★, ☆, ✶, ✦, ✧, ✷, ✪, ⭐) inspired by a celestial star.
estrela
noun
astro
noun
estrelar
verb
(transitive) To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
protagonizar
verb
(transitive) To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

What does "star" mean?

  1. noun A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.
    "On a clear night you can see thousands of stars."
  2. noun A shape with pointed rays, or the symbol representing it (such as ★ or *).
    "She drew a gold star next to his name for good work."
  3. noun A famous or exceptionally talented performer, athlete, or public figure.
    "He became a star after his first film was released."
  4. verb To play the leading role in a film, show, or performance.
    "The actor will star in the upcoming superhero movie."

star in a sentence

  • On a clear night you can see thousands of stars.
  • The Sun is the closest star to Earth.
  • She drew a gold star next to his name for good work.
  • He became a star after his first film was released.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "star" in Portuguese?

"star" in Portuguese is asterisco, estrela, astro. star means: A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

How do you use "star" in a sentence?

Example: "On a clear night you can see thousands of stars." In Portuguese, "star" is asterisco, estrela, astro.

Are there other ways to say "star" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "star": asterisco, estrela, astro, estrelar, protagonizar.

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