Actuado (en. Acted)

/ak'twado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has been carried out or accomplished.
The project was acted out with great success.
El proyecto fue actuado con gran éxito.
Description of an action that has been represented, as in a play.
The scene was acted impressively by the actors.
La escena fue actuada de manera impresionante por los actores.
In a legal context, it refers to a formal act performed.
The document was executed before a notary.
El documento fue actuado ante notario.

Etymology

From the verb 'actuar', which comes from the Latin 'actuare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

acted and dubbed
It refers to a movie or video that has been translated and dubbed into another language.
actuado y doblado
acted in real life
Describes an event or action that has actually taken place, not just in fiction.
actuado en la vida real

Related Words

act
To carry out an action or representation.
actuar
action
Movement or activity that is carried out.
acción
actor
A person who plays a role in a play, film, or television.
actor

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who pretends or exaggerates their actions.
Don't be so acted, be more natural.
No seas tan actuado, sé más natural.
Description of a situation that is staged or false.
That fight was very acted, it looks like it was taken from a movie.
Esa pelea fue muy actuada, parece sacada de una película.