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estelar

stellar

adjective es-teh-LAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin stellaris ('of the stars'), from stella ('star').

Also means

star-studded

Usage Note

Estelar means relating to stars in an astronomical sense, but in entertainment and media it commonly means 'star-studded' or 'headline' (actuación estelar, 'star turn'). The phrase papel estelar refers to the leading role in a performance. It does not change form for feminine.

Examples

"La cantante ofreció una actuación estelar ante miles de fans."

Natural Translation

The singer delivered a stellar performance to thousands of fans.

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