L'actor
Example: L'actor va sortir a l'escenari per començar l'obra.
Definition
"L'actor" refers to a male performer who portrays characters in plays, movies, or television shows. This person uses speech, gestures, and expressions to bring stories to life, such as when 'L'actor va sortir a l'escenari per començar l'obra' means the actor went on stage to start the play.
Etymology
The word "l'actor" comes from the Latin term 'actor,' meaning 'doer' or 'performer.' This Latin root evolved into the Catalan 'actor,' retaining its meaning related to someone who acts or performs. Did you know that the Latin 'actor' was also used in ancient times to describe someone who took action or performed duties?
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"L'actor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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