Meaning
star; celestial body
- a heavenly body, especially a star or planet
- a rising star or standout talent in an art or sport
In a sentence
Gli antichi marinai navigavano osservando la posizione degli astri.
Ancient sailors navigated by observing the position of the celestial bodies.
La giovane violinista è considerata un astro nascente della musica.
The young violinist is considered a rising star of music.
Nessun astro brillava nel cielo coperto da fitte nubi.
No star was shining in the sky covered by dense clouds.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| astro | masculine · singular |
| astri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Literary: formal or poetic synonym for 'stella' or 'corpo celeste'.