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    Accion (en. Action)

    /akˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement or effect of acting.
    The action of the movie was exciting.
    La acción de la película fue emocionante.
    Operation or procedure that is carried out.
    The purchase action was completed without setbacks.
    La acción de compra se realizó sin contratiempos.
    Function that an organism or person must fulfill to achieve a goal.
    Social action is essential to help others.
    La acción social es fundamental para ayudar a los demás.
    verb
    To perform an act or to move in some way.
    We switched on the switch to turn on the light.
    Accionamos el interruptor para encender la luz.
    To do something in response to a situation.
    We must act quickly in response to the emergency.
    Debemos accionar rápidamente ante la emergencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'actio', which means 'to act' or 'action'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    action and reaction
    Every act produces a response.
    acción y reacción
    take action
    Acting or doing something to solve a problem.
    tomar acción
    in action
    Being in operation or performing an activity.
    en acción

    Related Words

    to act
    To carry out an action.
    actuar
    activity
    Set of actions taken.
    actividad
    initiative
    Ability to start something new.
    iniciativa

    Slang Meanings

    Surprising or unexpected actions.
    That move was pure action; no one saw it coming.
    Esa movida fue pura acción, nadie se lo esperaba.
    Bold or daring actions.
    He is always looking for action and adventure.
    Siempre está buscando acción y aventura.