How to Say "actor" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “actor” is “actor” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi actor favorito ganó un premio anoche.
My favorite actor won an award last night.
El joven actor estaba muy nervioso antes de subir al escenario.
The young actor was very nervous before going on stage.
Necesitan un actor con experiencia para este papel dramático.
They need an experienced actor for this dramatic role.
Masculine Noun Rule
Since 'actor' ends in -r, it is a masculine noun. Always use masculine articles (el, un) and masculine adjectives (e.g., el actor famoso).
Mixing Genders
Mistake: “Using 'el actriz' or 'la actor'.”
Correction: The word for a female performer is 'actriz' (la actriz). The word 'actor' is only for males (el actor).
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