Actrices (en. Actresses)
/ak'tɾises/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Women who portray characters in theater, film, or television.
The actresses in the play are very talented.
Las actrices de la obra de teatro son muy talentosas.
People who interpret roles or characters in artistic productions.
She was one of the lead actresses in the movie.
Ella fue una de las actrices principales de la película.
Women who act or perform on public stages.
Actresses often receive training in acting classes.
Las actrices suelen recibir formación en clases de interpretación.
Etymology
From Latin 'actrix', which means 'she who acts'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
supporting actress
Woman who plays a secondary role in a production.
actriz de reparto
Hollywood actresses
Refers to actresses who work in the Hollywood film industry.
actrices de Hollywood
soap opera actress
Woman who acts in television series of the soap opera type.
actriz de telenovela
Related Words
actor
Person who plays a role in performances, in this case, male.
actor
scene
Part in a theatrical or cinematic work where the action occurs.
escena
script
Written text that contains the lines and actions of actors in a play.
guion
Slang Meanings
Television girl
She is a very famous television girl.
Ella es una chica de televisión muy famosa.
Famous
At the party, there were many famous actresses.
En la fiesta, había muchas famosas actrices.