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acción
/akˈθjon/
action
Su acción fue decisiva en el proyecto.
His action was decisive in the project.
general
Something done or performed, especially a movement or act.
La acción de protestar es un derecho fundamental.
The action of protesting is a fundamental right.
Often used in legal, social, or moral contexts.
Finance
Finance
A share in the ownership of a company.
Compré acciones de una empresa tecnológica.
I bought shares in a tech company.
In finance, 'acción' refers to a stock or equity.
Engineering
technical
The manner in which a mechanism or machine operates.
La acción del motor es muy eficiente.
The engine's action is very efficient.
Used in mechanical or technical descriptions.
military
A military operation or maneuver.
La acción militar fue exitosa.
The military action was successful.
Refers to combat or strategic operations.
Collocations
acción legallegal actionacción socialsocial actionacción colectivacollective actionprecio de la acciónstock price
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Pro Tip
Financial vs. General Meaning
In finance, 'acción' means 'share' or 'stock.' In everyday contexts, it means 'action' or 'act.' Pay attention to context.
Gold Rule
Context is Key
Always check if 'acción' refers to a physical act, a legal/financial term, or a technical operation.
Word Origin
From Latin *actio*, *actionis* (act of doing), derived from *agere* (to do, drive).
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'acción' can refer to physical movement, moral/legal acts, financial shares, or technical operations. Context determines the meaning.
Word Breakdown
acción
action/act/share
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés