acción
/akˈθjon/Action or deed; something done or performed
La acción de ayudar a los demás es muy valiosa.
The action of helping others is very valuable.
A legal claim or right to sue; a lawsuit
El abogado presentó una acción judicial contra la empresa.
The lawyer filed a legal action against the company.
A share or stock in a company
Compré acciones de una empresa tecnológica.
I bought shares in a tech company.
A series of events or activities in a story or play
La acción de la película fue muy emocionante.
The action in the movie was very exciting.
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💡Pro Tip
Financial Context
In Spanish, 'acción' is commonly used to refer to stocks or shares in a company, similar to 'stock' or 'share' in English.
⚡Gold Rule
Legal vs. General Use
Be mindful of the context when using 'acción.' In legal contexts, it refers to a lawsuit or legal claim, while in general contexts, it means any action or deed.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'actio, actionis', meaning 'a doing, a driving, a performing'
📝Usage Notes
In finance, 'acción' refers specifically to shares of stock. In law, it refers to a legal claim or lawsuit. In general contexts, it means any action or deed.