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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