Star
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: A great person.
了不起的人。
Una gran persona.
素晴らしい人。
훌륭한 사람.
Compliment comparing someone to a star—outstanding.
把人比作星星的赞美——杰出的人。
Cumplido que compara a alguien con una estrella: sobresaliente.
スターに例えて人を褒める表現。傑出した人という意味。
뛰어난 사람을 별에 비유하는 칭찬.
Examples
- You're a star! 你太棒了！¡Eres una estrella!あなたは最高だ！넌 정말 최고야!
- Thanks, you're a star. 谢谢，你太棒了。Gracias, eres una estrella.ありがとう、あなたは最高だ。고마워, 넌 정말 최고야.
Pronunciation
/stɑː/
Usage Guide
Context: gratitude
Tone: appreciative
✓ Do Say
- You're a star!你太棒了！¡Eres una estrella!あなたは最高！넌 정말 최고야!
✗ Don't Say
- Universal compliment通用的赞美Cumplido universal万国共通の褒め言葉보편적인 칭찬
Common Mistakes
- Common appreciation phrase
Origin & History
Comparing someone to a star—bright and outstanding.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
StarYou're a starLittle star
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