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feminine

/akˈθjon/ ES

/akˈsjon/ MX

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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.

It is an action and adventure film.

Every action has its consequence.

Her actions always say more than her words.

The firefighters' quick action saved the building.

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This word is part of lesson 15.