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actora
/akˈtoɾa/
female actor
La actora ganó un premio por su actuación.
The actress won an award for her performance.
general
A woman who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.
La actora principal interpretó a una detective en la película.
The lead actress portrayed a detective in the movie.
The term 'actora' is the feminine form of 'actor' in Spanish, specifically referring to a female performer in the acting profession.
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Gender-Specific Usage
'Actora' is the feminine form of 'actor', but 'actriz' is more widely used in contemporary Spanish.
Gold Rule
Feminine Form
Always use 'actora' or 'actriz' when referring to a female actor, as Spanish distinguishes gender in nouns.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'actor' meaning 'doer' or 'performer', with the feminine suffix '-a' in Spanish.
Usage Notes
In modern Spanish, 'actriz' is more commonly used than 'actora' to refer to a female actor. 'Actora' is considered more traditional or literary.
Word Breakdown
actor
performer
root-a
feminine gender
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