What does actuar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word actuar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use actuar in Spanish.

The word actuar in Spanish means act, act, behave, act, work, act, serve, work, act accordingly, act accordingly. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word actuar

act

verbo intransitivo (pasar a la acción)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Tienes que actuar rápido si quieres frenar el desastre.
You'll have to act quickly if you want to avoid disaster.

act

verbo intransitivo (representar un papel)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Fui al cine porque mi actor favorito actuaba en la película.
I went to the movies because my favorite film star acted in the film.

behave, act

verbo intransitivo (comportarse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Actuó con mucha dignidad a pesar de las jugarretas de su esposo.
She behaved (or: acted) with dignity despite her husband's dirty tricks.

work, act, serve

verbo intransitivo (realizar una función)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Actúa como ujier en la sala de juicios.
He works (or: serves) as a court bailiff.

work

verbo intransitivo (tener cierto efecto)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La tele actúa como un somnífero para mi suegro.
The TV works like a sleeping pill for my father-in-law.

act accordingly

locución verbal (formal (acatar un mandato)

La decisión ya fue tomada y están obligados a actuar en consecuencia.
The decision has already been taken and they are obligated to act accordingly.

act accordingly

locución verbal (formal (reaccionar acorde a)

Estudiaremos a fondo este caso y actuaremos en consecuencia.
We will study this case in depth and act accordingly.

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