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little star

nounfeminine/ɨʃtɾɨˈliɲɐ/medium

es·tre·li·nha

Definition

A small star; also used as an affectionate term or to designate something shaped like a small star.
The child drew a little star on the paper.
The light of the little star in the sky was almost imperceptible.
Common collocations
little star in the skypaper little starsmall little star

Etymology

Derivado de 'estrela', do latim 'stella', com o sufixo diminutivo '-inha'.

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