act as

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar que alguien o algo desempeña una función o sirve en un determinado papel o calidad.

A phrasal verb used to indicate functioning or serving in a particular role or capacity.

incontable · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Perform a function or roleformal

   To serve a particular purpose or function, often temporarily.

   actuar como

   • The sofa can act as a bed for guests.
   • She acted as a mediator during the negotiations.
   • This document will act as proof of purchase.

2. Temporarily fulfill a roleformal

   To perform the duties of a specific job or position, usually for a short time.

   Actuar como

   • He acted as the team leader while the manager was away.
   • The intern acted as the receptionist for the day.
   • She acted as a translator for the visiting delegation.

   Sinónimoscover for

Verbo baseact