This is the 4361st most frequent Spanish word.
star
The Spanish word "estar" means "to be" (referring to temporary states or locations).
In this sentence, 'estrella' refers to the astronomical object visible in the night sky.
La estrella brilla en la noche.
The star shines in the night.
Here, 'estrella' is used metaphorically to describe someone prominent or noteworthy, like an actor or performer in a lead role.
Ella siempre quiso ser la estrella del espectáculo.
She always wanted to be the star of the show.
In this usage, 'estrella fugaz' refers to a meteor observed from Earth, colloquially called a 'shooting star'.