actúas
“actúas” means “you act” in Spanish (to behave in a specific way).
you act, you behaveAlso: you perform, you take action
📝 In Action
Siempre actúas con mucha calma.
A2You always act with a lot of calm.
Si actúas ahora, puedes ganar el premio.
B1If you act now, you can win the prize.
¿En qué obra de teatro actúas tú?
B1Which play are you performing in?
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: actúas
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'You (informal) act with courage'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'actuare', which comes from 'actus' meaning 'a doing' or 'an action'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'actúas' only refer to acting in movies?
No! While it can mean performing as an actor, it's very commonly used to describe how someone is behaving or taking action in a real-life situation.
Is the 'u' always accented in the verb 'actuar'?
No, only in forms where the stress falls on the 'u', like 'actúo', 'actúas', 'actúa', and 'actúan'. In 'actuamos' or 'actuáis', the 'u' does not have an accent.