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estrellato

stardom

noun es-treh-YAH-toh Rare

Usage Note

Estrellato is derived from estrella (star) and denotes the status or world of being a star — alcanzar el estrellato (to reach stardom) is the fixed phrase. It is used in entertainment contexts (cinema, music, sport) and is always masculine. The diminutive estrellita (little star) is a term of endearment unrelated to this sense.

Examples

"Alcanzó el estrellato con su primer álbum."

Natural Translation

She reached stardom with her first album.

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