la
feminine
/aktwaˈθjon/
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Translation
performance, acting
Word origin
From actuar ('to act'), from Latin actus, from agere ('to do, to drive'). English 'act' and 'action' share the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- agere
- English cognates
- act, action
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralactuaciones
Examples
.
Her performance in the film was impressive.
gran ovación.
The band's performance ended with a huge ovation.
cuestionó .
The judge questioned the conduct of the police.
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She studies acting at a drama school.
bomberos .
The firefighters' quick action saved the house.
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