actuar

actuar(
ahk
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twahr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to act
Cantinflas actuó en una multitud de películas clásicas.Cantinflas acted in a host of classic films.
b. to be in
Me gusta cualquier película en la que actúe Javier Bardem.I like any movie that Javier Bardem is in.
c. to perform
Verónica Salas actuará en una obra en Guadalajara este fin de semana.Veronica Salas will perform in a play in Guadalajara this weekend.
a. to take action
Jamás vacilo cuando es momento de actuar.I never hesitate when it's time to take action.
b. to act
Tenemos que actuar antes de que la situación empeore.We have to act before the situation gets worse.
a. to act
Actúas como si fueras el dueño del hotel.You act as if you were the owner of the hotel.
b. to behave
¡Ya! Actúa como una niña de 15 años, no de cinco.Enough! Behave like a 15-year-old girl, not a five-year-old.
a. to take action
Van a actuar contra la empresa constructora por negligencia.They are going to take action against the construction company for negligence.
b. to act
Mi madre me ha dado el poder para actuar por ella en caso de enfermedad.My mother has granted me power of attorney to act on her behalf if she becomes ill.
a. to work
El paracetamol comienza a actuar en unos 10 minutos.Paracetamol begins to work within 10 minutes.
b. to act
¿Cuánto tiempo tardará en actuar el medicamento, doctor?How long will the medicine take to act, doctor?
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