actor
/akˈtoɾ/noun★Beginner
formal
A person who performs a role in a play, movie, or television show.
El actor principal interpretó a un héroe en la película.
The lead actor played a hero in the movie.
Ella es una actriz famosa en Hollywood.
She is a famous actress in Hollywood.
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The feminine form is 'actriz'.
Collocations
actor principallead actoractor de repartosupporting actoractor de doblajevoice actor
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
ser el actor principalphrase
to be the lead actor
💡Pro Tip
Gender in Spanish
While 'actor' can be used for both genders, 'actriz' is the specific feminine form.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage in Titles
In Spanish, titles of movies or plays often use 'actor' regardless of gender, but 'actriz' is becoming more common for female performers.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'actor', meaning 'doer' or 'performer'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'actor' is used for both male and female performers, though 'actriz' is also common for women.
Word Breakdown
actor
performer
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026ES → EN