stellar

[/ˈstɛlər/]
adjective
estelar
1. relating to or consisting of stars
The stellar atmosphere of a massive star is extremely hot.
A atmosfera estelar de uma estrela massiva é extremamente quente.
2. exceptionally good; outstanding or remarkable
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Ela teve um desempenho estelar na peça teatral.
3. of or relating to a star or stars in the night sky
We observed stellar phenomena through the telescope.
Observamos fenômenos estelares através do telescópio.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'estelar' is widely used in scientific and academic contexts when discussing astronomy. In colloquial speech, particularly among younger Brazilians, the word meaning 'excellent' or 'outstanding' is increasingly replaced by English loanwords like 'show,' 'top,' or 'demais.' In American English, 'stellar' is frequently used in business, sports, and entertainment to praise exceptional performance. The astronomical meaning is more technical and less commonly used in everyday conversation.
NYC Slang
lit, fire, dope, straight flames
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outstandingexcellentremarkablesuperbfantasticastralcosmic
Antonyms / Antônimos
poormediocreterribleawfulinferior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
estelar
Most common usage in both scientific and colloquial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estelar/excelente
Often used colloquially to mean excellent; sometimes replaced by 'show' or 'demais'
São Paulo
estelar/show
In modern youth slang, 'show' is preferred over 'estelar' for meaning excellent
Portugal
estelar
Used primarily in scientific contexts; colloquial use less common than in Brazil

Related Words

starastronomycelestialconstellationcosmicstellar nucleosynthesis

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars
star quality
stellar performance
written in the stars
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