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    Acto (en. Act)

    /ˈak.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action or event carried out.
    The celebration act was very emotional.
    El acto de celebración fue muy emotivo.
    Document that formalizes a legal action.
    The notary drafted the deed of incorporation.
    El notario redactó el acto de constitución.
    Theatrical representation or part of a play.
    The first act of the play was surprising.
    El primer acto de la obra fue sorprendente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'actus', meaning 'action' or 'deed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act of presence
    To attend a place to attest that one is there.
    acto de presencia
    immediately after
    Immediately after something.
    acto seguido
    reflex act
    Involuntary response to a stimulus.
    acto reflejo

    Related Words

    attitude
    State of mind toward something.
    actitud
    actor
    Person who plays a role in a theater or film.
    actor
    action
    Movement or behavior carried out by an individual.
    acción

    Slang Meanings

    An event or party.
    We are going to an event at Juan's house tonight.
    Vamos a un acto en casa de Juan esta noche.
    Sexual act.
    They went to an event at the beach.
    Se fueron a un acto en la playa.