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act

/ækt/

One of the main parts of a play, opera, or show. It is a large section of a performance that often contains several smaller scenes.

Ejemplos

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1

The first act of the play was very exciting.

The first part of the show was very interesting.

2

The lead performer appears only in the final act.

The main actor is only in the last section of the performance.

3

I missed the opening act because I was late.

I didn't see the first performance because I arrived late.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
act
Verb
act
Adverbio
actively
Adjetivo
active
Relacionado
actor
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Truco para recordar

Think of an ACT as a 'part' of the ACTion on the stage.

Quiz rápido

The play has three ______, and we are now watching the second one.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: acts

Ejemplos

1

The first act of the play was very exciting.

everyday

The first part of the show was very interesting.

2

The lead performer appears only in the final act.

formal

The main actor is only in the last section of the performance.

3

I missed the opening act because I was late.

informal

I didn't see the first performance because I arrived late.

4

Scholars often analyze the structure of the third act in tragedies.

academic

Experts study how the third section of sad plays is organized.

5

The variety act for the event has been confirmed.

business

The performance for the meeting is now decided.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
act
Verb
act
Adverbio
actively
Adjetivo
active
Relacionado
actor

Colocaciones comunes

first act the opening part of a show
opening act the first performance in a series
final act the last part of a performance
variety act a short performance like magic or comedy
act one the very first section of a play

Frases Comunes

opening act

the first performer at a concert

tough act to follow

someone or something that was so good it is hard to do better

get in on the act

to participate in something others are already doing

Se confunde a menudo con

act vs scene

An act is a large division of a play, while a scene is a smaller section within an act.

act vs action

Action refers to the process of doing something, while an act is a specific part of a theater performance.

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Notas de uso

Use 'act' when referring to the main divisions of a theatrical performance. It is usually followed by a number, such as Act 1 or Act 2.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'act' to mean the whole play, but it only refers to one specific part or section.

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Truco para recordar

Think of an ACT as a 'part' of the ACTion on the stage.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin word 'actus', meaning a doing, a driving, or a performance.

Patrones gramaticales

Plural form is 'acts'. Often used with 'in' (e.g., 'in the second act').
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Contexto cultural

Traditional Western plays are often divided into three or five acts to allow for set changes and audience breaks.

Quiz rápido

The play has three ______, and we are now watching the second one.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: acts

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