acto
/ˈak.to/noun★Intermediate
formal
An act or action, a deed
El acto de donar sangre es muy noble.
The act of donating blood is very noble.
formal
A formal or official ceremony or event
La ceremonia fue un acto solemne.
The ceremony was a solemn act.
⚖️Law
technical
In law, an act or statute
El acto legislativo fue aprobado por el congreso.
The legislative act was approved by congress.
Collocations
acto de feact of faithacto de hablaspeech act
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Related Phrases
acto de serviciophrase
act of service
💡Pro Tip
Usage tip
Often used in legal and formal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'actus', past participle of 'agere', meaning 'to do'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
✎ Noted on May 2, 2026ES → EN