actuación
/ahk-twa-SYOHN/
performance
Illustrating "actuación" as a theatrical performance or artistic display.
actuación(noun)
performance
?artistic display, show
,acting
?skill in theater or film
show
?a public display
📝 In Action
La actuación de la bailarina fue la mejor parte del festival.
A2The dancer's performance was the best part of the festival.
Su actuación en la película le ganó un premio importante.
B1His acting in the movie won him an important award.
La crítica dijo que la actuación del coro fue impecable.
B2The critics said the choir's performance was flawless.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in '-ción,' which is common for nouns, remember 'actuación' is a feminine noun, so you always use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'actuación' and 'acción'
Mistake: "Using 'acción' (action/deed) when you mean 'actuación' (artistic performance)."
Correction: If you are talking about a stage or screen event, use 'actuación'. If you are talking about a quick deed or a political move, use 'acción'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Art vs. General Action
Think of 'actuación' as the result of the verb 'actuar' (to act/perform). It specifically focuses on how well the performance was executed.
Illustrating "actuación" in the sense of a decisive action or manner of proceeding/intervening.
actuación(noun)
action
?manner of proceeding or intervening
,intervention
?official or legal procedure
procedure
?official steps taken
,conduct
?behavior in a professional setting
📝 In Action
La rápida actuación policial evitó un accidente grave en la autopista.
B2The rapid police action prevented a serious accident on the highway.
El plan de actuación de la empresa ante el incendio fue muy eficaz.
B2The company's action plan for the fire was very effective.
El juez revisó todas las actuaciones del caso antes de dictar sentencia.
C1The judge reviewed all the procedures (or actions) of the case before sentencing.
💡 Grammar Points
Often Plural in Formal Settings
In legal or administrative language, you will often see the plural 'actuaciones' to refer to a series of steps or documents related to a case.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context Clue
If you see 'actuación' paired with words like 'policial,' 'gubernamental,' or 'judicial,' it almost certainly refers to an official action or procedure, not a show.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: actuación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'actuación' in its artistic sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'actuación' the same as 'acción'?
No, they are similar but not interchangeable. 'Acción' is a general word for 'action' or 'deed' (like a quick physical action or a stock share). 'Actuación' is specifically the performance of an artist OR the formal/professional conduct or procedure of an authority (like police or a judge).
How do I know if 'actuación' refers to acting or official action?
Look at the surrounding words! If you see words like 'teatro' (theater), 'música' (music), or 'artista' (artist), it means 'performance.' If you see words like 'policial' (police), 'legal' (legal), or 'juez' (judge), it means 'official action' or 'procedure.'