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actores

ak-TOR-esakˈtoɾes

“actores” means “actors” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

actors, cast

Also: players
NounmA2
A storybook illustration of three performers, two men and one woman, wearing simple theatrical costumes, standing center stage and taking a bow in front of red velvet curtains.

📝 In Action

Los actores de esa película son muy famosos.

A2

The actors in that movie are very famous.

Necesitamos más actores para la obra de teatro.

A1

We need more performers for the play.

El director felicitó a todos los actores después del ensayo.

B1

The director congratulated all the cast members after the rehearsal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intérpretes (performers)
  • artistas (artists)

Common Collocations

  • actores principales – main actors
  • actores de reparto – supporting actors

key players, stakeholders

Also: agents
NounmB2formal
A storybook illustration showing three diverse individuals in professional attire sitting around a large wooden table. One figure points confidently at a central blueprint spread across the table, illustrating their role as key players.

📝 In Action

Los actores políticos deben llegar a un acuerdo.

B2

The political players (or parties) must reach an agreement.

El gobierno consultó a los actores sociales antes de tomar la decisión.

C1

The government consulted the social stakeholders before making the decision.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • participantes (participants)
  • intervinientes (parties involved)

Common Collocations

  • actores sociales – social stakeholders
  • actores económicos – economic players

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "actores" in Spanish:

actors→agents→cast→key players→players→stakeholders→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: actores

Question 1 of 1

¿Cuál de estas oraciones usa 'actores' en su sentido figurado (como 'key players')?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *āctor*, which means 'performer' or 'doer' (someone who does something). It is directly related to the Latin verb *agere*, meaning 'to drive' or 'to act'. This connection explains why the word is used both for stage performers and for influential players in society.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: actorItalian: attore

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I am talking about a group of actors that includes men and women, should I say 'actores' or 'actrices'?

You should use 'actores'. In Spanish, when referring to a mixed-gender group, the masculine plural form ('actores') is always used as the default, all-encompassing term.

Is 'actores' always plural?

Yes, 'actores' is the plural form. The singular form for one male performer is 'actor'. The singular for one female performer is 'actriz'.