acción
/ahk-SYOHN/
action
Depicting a physical deed or process of doing something: an action.
acción(Noun)
action
?a deed or process of doing something
act
?specific deed
,activity
?a type of movement or involvement
📝 In Action
Es hora de pasar a la acción y resolver el problema.
A2It is time to move to action and solve the problem.
La acción más importante es empezar ahora.
A1The most important action is to start now.
Tomamos acción legal contra la compañía.
B1We took legal action against the company.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though it ends in '-ción,' which is very common, remember that 'acción' is always feminine. You must say 'la acción' or 'una acción.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'cc' Sound
Mistake: "Pronouncing both 'c's as the 's' sound in Spanish."
Correction: The correct pronunciation is usually an 'k' sound followed by a 'th' sound (Spain) or 's' sound (Latin America): 'ak-syohn'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Tener' vs. 'Tomar'
To express the idea of taking action, use the verb 'tomar' (to take): 'Tomar una acción' is the most natural way to say 'to take an action.'
Representing the structure and progression of a narrative storyline or plot.
acción(Noun)
plot
?the storyline of a narrative
,storyline
?the sequence of events
action
?the movement or excitement in a film
📝 In Action
La acción de la película transcurre en el siglo XIX.
B1The plot of the movie takes place in the 19th century.
Esta novela tiene mucha acción y suspense.
B2This novel has a lot of action and suspense.
⭐ Usage Tips
Movie Genres
Use 'de acción' as an adjective to classify films: 'una película de acción' (an action film). You can also use it alone to praise an exciting narrative: '¡Qué acción!' (What action!)
Showing a unit of ownership or division, such as a financial share.
📝 In Action
Compró cien acciones de la compañía de tecnología.
B2He bought one hundred shares of the technology company.
El valor de las acciones subió inesperadamente.
C1The value of the stock went up unexpectedly.
⭐ Usage Tips
Financial Context
When talking about finance, 'acción' is almost always used in the plural form, 'acciones,' because people typically buy multiple shares.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acción
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish sentence correctly uses 'acciones' in its financial meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'acción' feminine if many words ending in -o are masculine?
This is a great pattern to notice! Spanish nouns ending in -ción, -sión, -tad, and -dad are almost always feminine. It's a key rule to remember: 'la nación,' 'la decisión,' 'la amistad,' 'la acción.' Ignore the 'o' pattern for these specific endings.
How do I distinguish between the general meaning and the movie plot meaning?
Context is key. If you are talking about something exciting happening in a film or book, it's the plot/excitement meaning. If you are talking about a real-world effort or decision (e.g., solving a problem), it's the general 'act or deed' meaning.