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actuar Present Conjugation

actuarto act

A2regular (with accent shift) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Actuar has an accent shift on the 'u' in all forms except nosotros and vosotros: actúo, actúas, actúa, actúan.

actuar Present Forms

yoactúo
actúas
él/ella/ustedactúa
nosotrosactuamos
vosotrosactuáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesactúan

When to Use the Present

Use the present to talk about how someone usually behaves or to describe an actor's current role.

Notes on actuar in the Present

This verb has a 'u-to-ú' accent shift in the boot forms to maintain the vowel's distinct sound.

Example Sentences

  • Yo actúo en una obra de teatro los sábados.

    I act in a play on Saturdays.

    yo

  • Él siempre actúa con mucha cautela.

    He always acts with a lot of caution.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros actuamos de buena fe.

    We are acting in good faith.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Writing 'actuo' without the accent.

    Correct: actúo

    Why: The 'u' needs the accent to break the diphthong and carry the stress.

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