acting

• Relativo a la interpretación de papeles en obras de teatro, películas o televisión; también se usa para describir a alguien que ocupa temporalmente un cargo o función.

Relating to the performance of roles in plays, films, or television; also used to describe someone temporarily performing a role.

1. Temporarily performing a roleB1formal

   Serving temporarily in a position or role, especially higher than one's usual position.

   en funciones

   • She is the acting manager while the boss is on vacation.
   • He was appointed acting director of the department.
   • The acting president made important decisions during the crisis.

   Sinónimosad interimcaretakerfill-ininterimpro temprovisionalstand-insubstitutetemporary

   Antónimospermanentregular

2. Related to performing in plays/moviesB1formal

   Involved in the profession or activity of performing roles in theater, film, or television.

   actuación, interpretación

   • He has an acting career spanning 20 years.
   • She took acting classes to improve her skills.
   • The acting community gathered for the awards ceremony.

   Sinónimosdramaticperformingstagetheatrical

• Arte u oficio de interpretar personajes dramáticos en obras de teatro, películas o televisión.

A noun referring to the art or occupation of performing dramatic roles in plays, films, or television.

incontable

1. Profession of performingA2formalart

   The art or occupation of performing in plays, films, or television.

   Actuación

   • She studied acting at drama school.
   • His acting in the movie won him an award.
   • Acting requires both talent and hard work.

   Sinónimosdramadramaticsperformanceperformingstagetheatertheatre

2. Temporary roleB1formal

   The action of performing the duties of a position temporarily.

   Desempeño temporal de un cargo

   • He is acting manager while the boss is away.
   • The acting president made important decisions.
   • She took on the acting role during the crisis.

• Verbo que denota realizar una acción, comportarse de cierta manera o interpretar un papel en una obra o película.

A verb used to indicate performing an action, behaving in a particular way, or performing in a play or film.

1. Perform an actionA1formal

   To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.

   actuar

   • You must act quickly to solve the problem.
   • She acted bravely during the emergency.
   • He acted responsibly by reporting the issue.

   Sinónimosbehavedofunctionoperateperformproceedwork

   Antónimosdesisthesitateidlepauseprocrastinaterefrainstallwait

2. Perform in a play or filmA2formal

   To perform a role in a play, movie, or other performance.

   Actuar (en una obra o película)

   • She acts in Hollywood movies.
   • He acted as the villain in the school play.
   • They acted out the scene perfectly.

   Sinónimosappearenactperformplayportraystar

3. Function or operateB1formal

   To work or function in a particular way.

   funcionar

   • The medicine acts quickly to relieve pain.
   • The brakes didn't act properly.
   • This chemical acts as a preservative.

   Sinónimosfunctionoperateperformservework

Variantes phrasalact asact onact outact upact upon