Actuacion (en. Performance)

/ak.twaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Action of acting, playing a role, or carrying out a representation.

Example Sentence: The actress's performance was acclaimed by critics.

La actuación de la actriz fue aclamada por la crítica.

Definition: Process or result of a deliberate action.

Example Sentence: Her performance during the negotiation was key to the agreement.

Su actuación durante la negociación fue clave para el acuerdo.

Definition: Interpretation of a character in a play, movie, or program.

Example Sentence: The live performance always has a special level of excitement.

La actuación en directo siempre tiene un nivel de emoción especial.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'actio', which means 'action' or 'execution'.

Common Phrase: star performance

Common Phrase Meaning: performance that stands out for its quality or brilliance.

actuación estelar

Common Phrase: live performance

Common Phrase Meaning: representation carried out in front of an audience in real time.

actuación en vivo

Common Phrase: poor performance

Common Phrase Meaning: deficient or unconvincing interpretation of a role.

mala actuación

Related Word: actor

Related Word Description: Person who interprets a role in a play, film, or television.

actor

Related Word: theater

Related Word Description: Place where theatrical performances are held.

teatro

Related Word: script

Related Word Description: Text that contains the instructions and dialogues for the performance.

guion

Slang Meaning: To give a good performance.

Slang Example: On stage, he gave a ten out of ten performance.

En el escenario, hizo una actuación de diez.

Slang Meaning: To act exaggeratedly in order to impress.

Slang Example: I don't like her performance; it seems like she's overacting.

No me gusta su actuación, parece que está sobreactuando.