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actos

/AHK-tohs/

deeds

A colorful illustration of a small child offering a bright red apple to an elderly person who is smiling.

Actos (deeds) often involve actions with moral weight, like helping others.

actos(noun)

mA2

deeds

?

actions with moral or legal weight

,

actions

?

things done

Also:

acts

?

general behavior

📝 In Action

Sus actos de bondad fueron admirados por todos.

B1

His acts of kindness were admired by everyone.

Debemos ser responsables por nuestros propios actos.

A2

We must be responsible for our own actions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hechos (deeds/facts)
  • comportamientos (behaviors)

Common Collocations

  • malos actos – bad deeds
  • actos criminales – criminal acts

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural

Since 'actos' is the plural form of 'acto,' it always pairs with plural words and verbs (e.g., 'los actos,' 'fueron actos').

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on Morality

When referring to behavior, 'actos' often implies actions that have moral, legal, or ethical significance.

A colorful illustration depicting two people in formal attire holding large golden scissors, preparing to cut a bright red ceremonial ribbon.

Formal public functions, such as this ribbon cutting, are known as actos (ceremonies).

actos(noun)

mB1

ceremonies

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Formal public functions

,

events

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Planned public gatherings

Also:

proceedings

?

Official functions

📝 In Action

Los actos oficiales de la conmemoración se celebraron en la plaza.

B1

The official ceremonies for the commemoration were held in the square.

El presidente asistirá a los actos de inauguración.

B2

The president will attend the inauguration events.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • actos públicos – public events
  • actos protocolarios – protocolary events

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

Use 'actos' instead of 'eventos' when the gathering is official, governmental, academic, or highly formal.

A colorful illustration of a theater stage with heavy red velvet curtains open, revealing a single performer standing in a spotlight.

The sections of a play or opera are referred to as actos (acts).

actos(noun)

mB2

acts

?

sections of a play or opera

📝 In Action

El segundo de los actos fue el más emocionante.

B2

The second of the acts was the most exciting.

La obra se divide en cuatro actos.

B2

The play is divided into four acts.

⭐ Usage Tips

Theatre Vocabulary

Just like in English, 'actos' refers to the main divisions of a theatrical piece, often separated by an intermission.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: actos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'actos' in the context of a formal event or ceremony?

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Word Family

acto(act/deed (singular)) - noun
actuar(to act/perform) - verb
acción(action/share) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'actos' y 'acciones'?

Both mean 'actions,' but 'actos' (plural) often refers to a completed deed, a formal event, or a moral/legal action. 'Acciones' (plural) is more general, referring to movements, activities, or (in finance) stock shares. Think of 'actos' as having more weight or being more formal.

Is 'actos' masculine or feminine?

'Actos' is masculine. Its singular form is 'el acto.' Therefore, you should always use masculine determiners with it: 'los actos,' 'muchos actos,' 'estos actos.'