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actriz

actress

noun ahk-TREES Less Common

Usage Note

Actriz is the feminine form of actor. Its plural is actrices (a -z → -ces change). In inclusive or mixed-gender contexts, modern Spanish media sometimes uses the masculine plural actores to cover both, or the pair actores y actrices. Never use actora — it is not standard.

Examples

"La actriz ganó un premio importante."

Natural Translation

The actress won an important award.

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