autor

el autor, la autora(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. author
Stephen King es un autor famoso de novelas de suspenso.Stephen King is a famous author of suspense novels.
b. writer (literature)
El autor le dedicó su nuevo libro a sus hijos.The writer dedicated his new book to his children.
c. playwright (theater)
La obra fue escrita por un autor alemán.The play was written by a German playwright.
d. painter (painting)
El autor de esa obra de arte se llama Vincent Van Gogh.The painter of that work of art is called Vincent Van Gogh.
e. composer (music)
Beethoven es el autor de la sinfonía que acabamos de escuchar.Beethoven is the composer of the symphony we just listened to.
a. perpetrator (of crime)
El autor del crimen pagará las consecuencias de lo que hizo.The perpetrator of the crime will pay for what he did.
b. originator
Los autores del plan se llevaron el mérito de los cambios en la región.The originators of the plan were credited with bringing change to the region.
a. scorer
Messi fue el autor del gol ganador.Messi was the scorer of the winning goal.
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