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

Related Phrases

entrar en acciónphrase
to go into action

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
root
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