atriz
A atriz is the feminine form of the word for actor in Portuguese, used to refer to a woman who performs in cinema, theater, television, or other performing arts. The masculine form is ator, and both terms are commonly used to denote performers by gender. In many contexts, the broader term artista can be used to emphasize professional craft without gender specification.
Etymology and relation to other languages: the Portuguese term traces to Latin actrix, the feminine form of
Uso e contexto: as atrizes desempenham papéis variados, desde protagonista até coadjuvante, em produções para o
Notas adicionais: a riqueza da atuação envolve técnicas vocais, expressividade corporal, interpretação de personagens e colaboração