Acción (en. Action)

/ak'sjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Movement or work done to achieve a result.
The action of caring for the environment is essential.
La acción de cuidar el medio ambiente es fundamental.
Behavior of someone, especially in terms of activity or conduct.
His action was positively valued by everyone.
Su acción fue valorada positivamente por todos.
A phase of a literary or theatrical work in which an event occurs.
In the final action of the play, everything is resolved.
En la acción final de la obra, todo se resuelve.

Etymology

From Latin actio, actionis, meaning 'act, activity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take action
To initiate a process to change a situation.
tomar acción
action and reaction
Every action has its consequence.
acción y reacción
in action
When someone is performing an activity or task.
en acción

Related Words

actor
A person who plays a role in a work or movie.
actor
to act
To perform an action or behavior.
actuar
activity
A set of actions taken by someone or something.
actividad

Slang Meanings

When someone appears energetic or determined.
That girl has a lot of action on the dance floor.
Esa chica tiene mucha acción en la pista de baile.
Doing something risky or exciting.
The party was full of action last night.
La fiesta estuvo full acción anoche.