How to Say "actress" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “actress” is “actriz” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi actriz favorita ganó un premio anoche.
My favorite actress won an award last night.
Ella es una actriz de teatro con mucha experiencia.
She is a theater actress with a lot of experience.
La joven actriz logró conmover al público con su dramática interpretación.
The young actress managed to move the audience with her dramatic performance.
Gendered Professions
In Spanish, job titles often change depending on whether the person is male or female. 'Actriz' is the female form; the male form is 'actor'.
Using the Male Form
Mistake: “La actor es famosa.”
Correction: La actriz es famosa. Remember to match the gender of the job title to the person being described.
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