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astro

heavenly body

noun AHS-troh Rare

Origin: From Greek astron ('star'), via Latin astrum.

Also means

star

Usage Note

Astro refers to any celestial body — a star, planet, or moon. In informal Spanish, especially in Latin America, it is also used to call someone a celebrity or 'star': es un astro del fútbol ('he's a football star'). The prefix astro- appears in many compound words: astronauta, astrología, astronomía.

Examples

"El sol es el astro más importante para la vida."

Natural Translation

The sun is the most important heavenly body for life.

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