Starring Meaning in English
word · lemma: star
/ˈstɑɹɪŋ/
STAR-ing
/stˈɑːɹɪŋ/
STAR-ing
Definition
Used to show who the main actor or performer is in a film, play, or show. It means that the person has a leading or important role.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used before a list of actors: 'starring Tom Hanks.' Formal in credits, but also used informally ('a new show starring...'). Not for musicians or sports.
Spanish: protagonizando - con (como protagonista)Portuguese (BR): estrelandoPortuguese (PT): protagonizando - com (como protagonista)Chinese (Simplified): 主演Chinese (Traditional): 主演Hindi: मुख्य भूमिका मेंArabic: بطولةBengali: অভিনয়ে প্রধান - প্রধান চরিত্রেRussian: в главной роли - с участиемJapanese: 主演（しゅえん）Vietnamese: đóng vai chính - đóng vai nổi bậtKorean: 주연 - 주역Turkish: başrolde - başrolündeUrdu: مرکزی کردار میںIndonesian: dibintangi - sebagai pemeran utama
Example Sentences
The movie is starring Emma Watson.
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The play is starring local actors.
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It's a comedy starring two famous comedians.
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Have you seen the new drama starring Lee Min-ho?
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Coming up next, a thriller starring Sandra Bullock.
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They announced a new show starring rising talents from around the world.
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