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    Obrar (en. Act)

    /oˈβɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To act in a certain way.
    In difficult situations, miracles are sometimes worked.
    En situaciones difíciles, a veces se obran milagros.
    To do something, especially in a legal context.
    The new lawyer acted in accordance with the law.
    El nuevo abogado obró conforme a la ley.
    To produce or cause an effect.
    The leadership's decisions bring about significant changes.
    Las decisiones del liderazgo obran cambios significativos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'operare', which means to do or perform.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act accordingly
    To act according to what has been decided or to the situation.
    obrar en consecuencia
    to act out of self-interest
    To carry out actions based on personal benefits.
    obrar por interés
    to do the right thing
    To do what is right or to act ethically.
    obrar bien

    Related Words

    worker
    A person who works, especially in manual tasks.
    obrero
    acted
    Something that has been done or executed.
    obrado
    work
    The action of acting; work or project, especially artistic.
    obra

    Slang Meanings

    To use available resources to achieve a goal.
    She acted as if she had everything under control.
    Ella obraba como si tuviera todo bajo control.
    To do something cleverly or with trickery.
    She managed to execute the plan without anyone noticing.
    Se las ingenió para obrar el plan sin que nadie se diera cuenta.