Star as Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
STAR-az, STAR-ez
stˈɑː/ /ˈæs
STAAR-az
Definition
To act as the main character or play a major role, especially in a movie, TV show, or play, often followed by the name of the role or character.
Usage & Nuances
'Star as' is most often used in show business contexts. Patterns: 'star as [character]' or 'star as the [role] in...' It's different from 'play' (which can be any size role); 'star as' implies a main or headline part.
Spanish: protagonizar como - actuar comoPortuguese (BR): atuar como - estrelar comoPortuguese (PT): representar como - ser estrela comoChinese (Simplified): 饰演为 - 主演为Chinese (Traditional): 飾演為 - 主演為Hindi: के रूप में मुख्य भूमिका निभानाArabic: يؤدي دور (شخصية)Bengali: ভূমিকায় অভিনয় করাRussian: играть роль (кого-либо) - сниматься в ролиJapanese: ～として主演するVietnamese: đóng vai (ai đó)Korean: ~역을 맡다 - ~로 주연하다Turkish: başrolünde oynamak - ... rolünde oynamakUrdu: کے طور پر مرکزی کردار ادا کرناIndonesian: berperan sebagai - membintangi sebagai
Example Sentences
She will star as the princess in the school play.
basic
Tom starred as a detective in that popular TV series.
basic
The movie stars John as a brave firefighter.
basic
Did you know Emma Watson will star as the lead in the new fantasy movie?
natural
They cast Idris Elba to star as the heroic captain.
natural
After years of small parts, she finally got to star as a villain.
natural