actor
El actor ganó un premio por su papel en la película.
The actor won an award for his role in the movie.
A person whose profession is acting on stage, in films, or on television.
Los actores ensayaron la obra durante meses.
The actors rehearsed the play for months.
Ella es una actriz muy conocida en el teatro.
She is a well-known actress in theater.
In Spanish, 'actor' is used for both male and female performers, though 'actriz' is the feminine form. However, 'actor' is increasingly used generically.
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Gender-Neutral Usage
In contemporary Spanish, 'actor' is often used to refer to both men and women, though 'actriz' remains the traditional feminine form. This mirrors trends in English where 'actor' is increasingly gender-neutral.
Word Origin
From Latin 'āctor', meaning 'doer' or 'performer', derived from 'agere' (to do, act).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'actriz' is preferred for female performers, but 'actor' is widely accepted in modern usage, especially in film and television. In theater, 'actor' is often used generically.