superstar
gb/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/ us/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
B1
Inglés
szupersztár, ász, kiemelkedő tehetség, sztár
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
szupersztár
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a superstar; a superstar in [sport/field]
She became a superstar after her first album went viral.
Szupersztár lett belőle, miután az első albuma vírusként terjedt az interneten.
The team signed a superstar who sells out stadiums wherever he plays.
A csapat leigazolt egy szupersztárt, aki bárhol játszik, megtölti a stadionokat.
As a child, he dreamed of being a basketball superstar.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Taylor is a superstar singer.
Taylor szupersztár énekes.
He is a superstar in tennis.
Szupersztár a teniszben.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes write it as two words (*super star*); in general use it is usually one word: *superstar*.
Significado
a very famous performer or athlete
Colocaciones
global superstar
|pop superstar
|movie superstar
|sports superstar
|international superstar
|teenage superstar
|superstar singer
|superstar athlete
|a bona fide superstar
|superstar fame
Sinónimos
celebrity (Broader; can be famous without exceptional achievement.)
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megastar (Emphasizes an extremely high level of fame.)
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A-lister (Informal; focuses on top-level celebrity status.)
Antónimos
unknown (Not famous or recognized.)
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nobody (Informal; a person with no fame or status.)
Temas
entertainment
|sports
|celebrity_culture
|media
Definición
A very famous and successful star.
A person who is extremely famous and successful in entertainment or sports, often admired by many people.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
ász
B2
Patrón de uso:
a superstar at/in [work/field]; [someone] is a superstar
Our new designer is a superstar—she finished the whole rebrand in two weeks.
Az új designerünk igazi ász: két hét alatt befejezte az egész arculatváltást.
He’s a superstar in the lab, but he hates public speaking.
A laborban igazi ász, de utál nyilvánosan beszélni.
The coach said the group had no superstars, just solid teamwork.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My sister is a superstar at math.
A nővérem igazi ász matekból.
She is a superstar employee.
Kiemelkedő munkatárs.
Error frecuente:
In this sense, *superstar* does not always mean a public celebrity; it can mean the best person on a team or in a company.
Significado
a standout top performer
Colocaciones
a superstar engineer
|a superstar teacher
|a superstar salesperson
|a superstar performer
|a superstar employee
|a superstar on the team
|the department's superstar
|superstar talent
|a rising superstar
|a real superstar
Sinónimos
top performer (Common in workplaces; focuses on results.)
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standout (Emphasizes being noticeably better than others.)
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high-flyer (Often used in business for someone expected to rise quickly.)
Antónimos
underperformer (Someone who performs below expectations.)
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average (Not especially outstanding.)
Temas
work
|business
|education
|success
Definición
Someone who is extremely good at their work or skill.
A person who is exceptionally good and highly successful in a particular job, activity, or field, even if not widely famous.
B2
3
sztár
B1
Patrón de uso:
a superstar [player/chef/team/cast]
The film has a superstar cast and a huge marketing budget.
A filmnek sztárszereposztása és hatalmas marketingköltségvetése van.
They built a superstar team to launch the new product.
Sztárcsapatot állítottak össze az új termék bevezetésére.
She opened a restaurant with a superstar chef as her partner.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It has a superstar cast.
Sztárszereposztása van.
They hired a superstar player.
Sztárjátékost szerződtettek.
Error frecuente:
This is usually an attributive use (before a noun). It is less common to use *superstar* as a predicate adjective (avoid: *The cast is superstar*).
Significado
extremely famous or outstanding
Colocaciones
superstar cast
|superstar lineup
|superstar player
|superstar team
|superstar brand
|superstar chef
|superstar collaboration
|superstar model
|superstar status
|superstar talent
Sinónimos
star (Less strong; can be famous without being at the very top.)
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top-tier (Emphasizes quality rather than fame.)
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A-list (Often used for people; informal and celebrity-focused.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Not special or exceptional.)
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minor (Lower in importance or fame.)
Temas
media
|marketing
|entertainment
|work
Definición
Very famous or very excellent.
Used before a noun to describe someone or something that is exceptionally famous, successful, or impressive.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
superstar
AFI
GB/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
US/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
Sílabas y acento
su - per - star (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: superstar
- Plural: superstars
Expresiones
overnight superstar
1/ˈoʊvɚnˈaɪt sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
suddenly becomes very famous
Someone who becomes famous very fast.
Ejemplos
- The video turned her into an overnight superstar.
- He went from unknown to overnight superstar in a matter of weeks.
- The label was searching for the next overnight superstar.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She became an overnight superstar.
- He is an overnight superstar now.
superstar cast
1/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ kˈæst/
fixed phrase
cast full of famous actors
A cast with many famous actors.
Ejemplos
- The director assembled a superstar cast for the new thriller.
- Even a superstar cast can’t save a weak script.
- The movie’s superstar cast drew huge crowds on opening weekend.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The movie has a superstar cast.
- A superstar cast is expensive.
superstar lineup
1/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ lˈaɪnˌʌp/
fixed phrase
event list of big names
A lineup with many famous people.
Ejemplos
- The festival announced a superstar lineup for Saturday night.
- Tickets sold out fast because of the superstar lineup.
- They promised a superstar lineup, but several artists canceled.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The festival has a superstar lineup.
- We want a superstar lineup.
superstar status
1/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ stˈætəs/
fixed phrase
top level of fame
Being as famous as a superstar.
Ejemplos
- Her second album pushed her to superstar status.
- The role helped him reach superstar status internationally.
- Few athletes maintain superstar status for long.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He reached superstar status.
- She achieved superstar status.
superstar treatment
1/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ tɹˈitmənt/
fixed phrase
treated like a celebrity
To be treated in a very special way.
Ejemplos
- At the resort, guests get superstar treatment from start to finish.
- He expects superstar treatment everywhere he goes.
- We didn’t need superstar treatment—just a clean room and good coffee.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- They gave her superstar treatment.
- I don’t want superstar treatment.