Meaning
actor
In a sentence
Mio fratello vuole fare l'attore da grande.
My brother wants to be an actor when he grows up.
Hai visto quell'attore nella nuova serie?
Did you see that actor in the new series?
Non sono un attore, parlo così davvero.
I'm not an actor, I really talk like this.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| attore | masculine · singular |
| attori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'attore' for both male and female actors; 'attrice' is the female-specific form.
- Avoid 'giocatore' for 'actor'—it means 'player' in sports/games, not theater/film.
- 'Attore' is masculine; adjectives must agree (e.g., 'un attore bravo,' not 'una attore brava').