How to Say "intervention" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “intervention” is “intervención” — use 'intervención' when referring to a deliberate act of stepping into a situation to influence or change its outcome, often to resolve a conflict or prevent something from worsening..
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intervención
nounB2general
Use 'intervención' when referring to a deliberate act of stepping into a situation to influence or change its outcome, often to resolve a conflict or prevent something from worsening.
Examples
La intervención de la policía evitó que el problema creciera.
The police intervention prevented the problem from growing.
actuación
nounB2formal, legal
Use 'actuación' when referring to an official, procedural, or legal action taken by an authority, such as law enforcement or a court.
Examples
La rápida actuación policial evitó un accidente grave en la autopista.
The rapid police action prevented a serious accident on the highway.
Intervención vs. Actuación
Learners often confuse these when the English word is 'intervention.' Remember that 'intervención' is about the act of stepping in, while 'actuación' is specifically about the official or legal procedure itself.
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