Autora (en. Author)

/au̇-ˈtȯr-ə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has written a literary work.
The author of the book received a national award.
La autora del libro recibió un premio nacional.
Creator of artistic or scientific works.
The famous author of mystery novels is known worldwide.
La famosa autora de novelas de misterio es conocida mundialmente.
A woman who contributes in the academic or scientific field.
The author of the study presented her findings at an international conference.
La autora del estudio presentó sus hallazgos en una conferencia internacional.

Etymology

From Latin 'auctor', meaning 'the one who creates' or 'the one who produces.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Author of bestsellers
It refers to a writer who has sold many copies of her books.
autora de bestsellers
To be an author
It means that a woman has created literary or artistic works.
ser autora
Established author
It refers to a writer who has achieved recognition and prestige.
autora consagrada

Related Words

Author
A male person who creates literary, artistic, or scientific works.
autor
Work
Artistic, literary, or scientific creation.
obra
Literature
A set of written works in a language.
literatura

Slang Meanings

Authority in narrative
She is the author we all trust for literary recommendations.
Es la autora en la que todos confiamos para recomendaciones literarias.
Writing guru
She is the suggested author in many writing workshops.
Ella es la autora sugerida en muchos talleres de escritura.