actriz
“actriz” means “actress” in Spanish (A woman who plays a role in a play, movie, or TV show).
actress
Also: performer, leading lady
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Mi actriz favorita ganó un premio anoche.
A1My favorite actress won an award last night.
Ella es una actriz de teatro con mucha experiencia.
A2She is a theater actress with a lot of experience.
La joven actriz logró conmover al público con su dramática interpretación.
B1The young actress managed to move the audience with her dramatic performance.
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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'actriz'?
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This word comes directly from Latin *āctrīx*, which is the feminine form of *āctor* (doer, performer). It has been used in Spanish since the time when theater became formalized.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'actriz' ever refer to a man?
No, 'actriz' is strictly the female form. You must use 'actor' when referring to a man.
¿Cómo se dice 'voice actress'?
You say 'actriz de doblaje' or 'actriz de voz'. The word 'doblaje' means 'dubbing' or 'voice-over work'.