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Italian

cast

/ˈkast/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

cast (actors)

  • the group of actors chosen to perform in a play, film, or show

In a sentence

Il regista ha scelto un cast di attori internazionali.

The director chose a cast of international actors.

Fa parte del cast della nuova serie televisiva.

She is part of the cast of the new television series.

Non tutti gli attori del cast erano presenti alla prima.

Not all actors in the cast were present at the premiere.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
castmasculine · singular
castmasculine · plural
castmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • English loanword, invariable in the plural: 'i cast'.
  • Synonymous with the native Italian term 'il cast artistico' or 'gli attori'.

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