actúas
ahk-TOO-as
Quick Reference
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
The Stress Mark Rule
In 'actúas', the 'u' gets an accent mark because it needs to be pronounced as a strong, separate sound from the 'a'. Without the accent, the sounds would blend together.
Who are you talking to?
This word specifically targets 'tú' (the informal 'you'). Use it with friends, family, or people your age.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "actuas"
Correction: actúas
⭐ Usage Tips
Acting vs. Behaving
Use 'actúas' when someone is being decisive or when someone is literally an actor on stage. It sounds more active than just 'behaving' (comportarse).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: actúas
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'You (informal) act with courage'?
📚 More Resources
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.