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actriz
/akˈtɾis/
actress
La actriz ganó un premio por su papel en la película.
The actress won an award for her role in the movie.
general
A female performer in plays, films, or other dramatic productions.
Mi hermana es actriz y trabaja en el teatro.
My sister is an actress and works in theater.
La actriz principal recibió una ovación de pie.
The lead actress received a standing ovation.
In Spanish, 'actriz' is the feminine form of 'actor'. The masculine form is also used generically in some contexts, but 'actriz' specifically refers to a woman.
Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
Always use 'actriz' for a female performer and 'actor' for a male performer in Spanish. Avoid using 'actor' as a generic term for both genders unless in a context where gender neutrality is explicitly intended.
Word Origin
From Latin 'actrix', feminine form of 'actor' (doer, performer), derived from 'agere' (to do, perform).
Usage Notes
The term 'actriz' is standard in Spanish for a female actor. In some regions or contexts, the generic term 'actor' may be used to refer to both genders, but 'actriz' is the grammatically correct feminine form.
Word Breakdown
act-
from Latin 'agere' (to do, perform)
root-triz
feminine agent suffix
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