Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/akˈθjon/

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Translation

action

Word origin

From Latin actio ('a doing, performing'), from agere ('to do, drive'). The same root gives English action and agent.

Origin
Latin
Root
actio
English cognates
action, agent

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralacciones

Examples

.

We have to take action now.

aventura.

It is an action and adventure film.

consecuencia.

Every action has its consequence.

.

Her actions always say more than her words.

bomberos .

The firefighters' quick action saved the building.

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