actos
/aɡtos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for acts is actos.
In a legal or formal context, actos refers to deeds, actions or formal occurrences.
Which one should you use?
actos is the masculine plural form of acto.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is acto.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡtos/
Did you know?
- The word acto is used in the phrase acto fallido, which translates to a 'slip of the act' or a 'Freudian slip'. It describes an action that reveals a subconscious desire despite the person's intention to hide it.
- The word acto can be used in the phrase en el acto, which means 'immediately' or 'on the spot'. It suggests the action happened at the very moment it was decided.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the graduation ceremony is called the acto de graduación. In this context, acto refers to the entire formal event rather than a single action.
Examples in context
- Esta obra tiene tres actos.This play has three acts.This sentence is useful for discussing the number of acts in a play using actos.Tatoeba #1732087 by marcelostockle, translation #59507 by CM
- Este derecho no podrá ser invocado contra una acción judicial realmente originada por delitos comunes o por actos opuestos a los propósitos y principios de las Naciones Unidas.This right may not be invoked in the case of prosecutions genuinely arising from non-political crimes or from acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations.This sentence demonstrates how actos is used in a legal context regarding actions contrary to international principles.Tatoeba #582813 by Leono, translation #554810 by jakov
- Toda persona tiene derecho a un recurso efectivo ante los tribunales nacionales competentes, que la ampare contra actos que violen sus derechos fundamentales reconocidos por la constitución o por la ley.Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law.This sentence shows how actos refers to actions that violate fundamental rights.Tatoeba #554733 by Leono, translation #554658 by jakov
- En la conferencia, se presentaron diferentes actos culturales.At the conference, various cultural acts were presented.
- El director de la organización destacó las acciones realizadas por los voluntarios.The organization's director highlighted the acts carried out by the volunteers.
- Los hechos cometidos por aquel individuo son inaceptables.The acts committed by that individual are unacceptable.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a play they just saw.
- DanielMe gustó mucho la obra, pero fue muy larga.I liked the play a lot, but it was very long.
- ElenaSí, creo que tenía demasiados actos.Yes, I think it had too many acts.
- Daniel¿Cuántos actos recuerdas que tenía?How many acts do you remember it having?
- ElenaMe parece que tenía cinco actos en total.I think it had five acts in total.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
