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actores

/ak-TOR-es/

actors

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.

"Actores" refers to male or mixed-gender performers on a stage.

actores(Noun)

mA2

actors

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male or mixed-gender performers

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cast

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the group of performers

Also:

players

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people in a play

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Plural Default

Even if a group includes both men and women, 'actores' (masculine plural) is the standard word used to refer to the whole group.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Singular for Groups

Mistake: "El actor son famosos."

Correction: Los actores son famosos. Since 'actores' is plural, the word 'son' (are) and the article 'Los' (The) must also be plural.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Female Equivalent

To specifically refer only to female performers, use 'actrices' (actresses). If the group is mixed, 'actores' is standard.

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.

"Actores" can also mean the important participants or key players involved in an event or system.

actores(Noun)

mB2

key players

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important participants in a system or event

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stakeholders

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parties involved (e.g., in economics or politics)

Also:

agents

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influential entities

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

In this context, 'actores' means the people or organizations that do things or drive change, much like an actor drives the plot of a story.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

Use this meaning when discussing large-scale systems, policies, or complex negotiations, replacing simpler words like 'people' or 'groups'.

✏️ 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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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'.