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act noun

  /æk/ , /ækt/
  • (countable) Something done, a deed.
  • (countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.
 ato, acto
  • The process of doing something.
 ato, ação
  • (countable) A formal or official record of something done.
 ata
  • (law, countable) A product of a legislative body, a statute.
 lei
  • (countable) A display of behaviour.
  • (law) Ellipsis of act of parliament.
 ato

act verb

  /æk/ , /ækt/
  • (obsolete, transitive) To do (something); to perform.
 agir
  • (intransitive, construed with on or upon) To have an effect (on).
 agir (sobre/em)
  • (intransitive) To perform a theatrical role.
 atuar
  • (intransitive) To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
  • (intransitive, law) To carry out work as a legal representative in relation to a particular legal matter.
 comportar-se

acting adjective

  /ˈæk.tɪŋ/
  • Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
 interino, temporário

acting noun

  /ˈæk.tɪŋ/
  • (uncountable, drama) The occupation of an actor.
 atuação, encenação
read someone the riot act
arreganhar
act of God
força maior, caso fortuito
juridical act
ato jurídico
juristic act
ato jurídico
speech act
ato de falo
act of faith
auto da fé
act one's age
comporte-se
act of war
ato de guerra
act out
aproveitar a vida, brincar
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