Actuaron (en. Acted)

/akˈtwaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Execute an action or play a role.
The actors acted perfectly in the play.
Los actores actuaron perfectamente en la obra.
Behave in a certain way in a situation.
They acted bravely during the emergency.
Actuaron con valentía durante la emergencia.
Portray a character in a play or film.
She acted as the heroine in the movie.
Ella actuó como la heroína en la película.

Etymology

From Latin 'actuare', which means 'to do' or 'to carry out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act accordingly
Take measures based on a previous situation.
actuar en consecuencia
act on instinct
React impulsively without thinking.
actuar por instinto
act with caution
Be careful and cautious in actions.
actuar con cautela

Related Words

performance
The act of portraying a role.
actuación
actor
A person who acts in theater, film, or television.
actor
acting
That acts or has action.
actuante

Slang Meanings

To do something unexpected.
That performance was so wild that no one expected it.
Esa actuación fue tan loca que nadie se lo esperaba.
To take control of a situation.
When everything got out of control, he acted as if he were the boss.
Cuando todo se descontroló, él actuó como si fuera el jefe.