estrela
star
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɨʃ.ˈtɾe.lɐ/
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Cultural Note
The Alqueva Dark Sky Reserve in the Alentejo is the world's first Starlight Tourism Destination, certified for its exceptionally dark skies. The Serra da Estrela (Star Mountain Range) gets its name from the stars visible at its peaks. Portugal's navigators used the stars for celestial navigation during the Discoveries.
📝 Example Sentences
O céu estava cheio de estrelas.
The sky was full of stars.
Vimos as estrelas deitados na praia.
We watched the stars lying on the beach.
O Alentejo é perfeito para ver estrelas.
The Alentejo is perfect for stargazing.