Spanish Conversation · Level 34
75 words
Spanish word
actriz
Pronunciation
IPA/akˈtɾiθ/
Meaning
- feminine nounactress
Example
¿Conoces a la actriz de esa película?
Do you know the actress in that movie?
More examples
La actriz de teatro ensaya todas las noches.
The stage actress rehearses every night.
Core concept
Female performer who plays roles on stage, in film, or on television.
Common phrases
actriz de teatro
stage actress
actriz de cine
film actress
la actriz protagonista
lead actress
Similar words
actor: Male performer who plays roles on stage, in films, or on television.
intérprete: Performer who presents and interprets dramatic roles or musical pieces for an audience.
protagonista: Performer who plays the central character in a story, film, or play.
Definition in Spanish
Persona de sexo femenino dedicada a representar personajes en el cine, el teatro o la televisión.
Word origin
It comes from Latin actrix, a feminine agent noun formed from the root act- (from agere 'to do' or 'to act').
Usage tips
- Many speakers and some institutions use actor as a gender-neutral term for both men and women, so credits and media may show either actor or actriz depending on context and preference.