The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Actuar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Actúa con prudencia. (Act with prudence.)

Actuar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Actuar (to act) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Actuar generally means to act or perform, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To act or perform: This is the most common meaning, referring to the action of portraying a character or role, for example, ¡Actúa como si fueras el rey! (Act as if you were the king!)

To behave or conduct oneself: It can also mean to behave in a certain way, for example, ¡Actúa con madurez! (Act with maturity!)

To take action: In some contexts, it can mean to take action or do something, for example, ¡Actúa rápido antes de que sea tarde! (Act quickly before it’s too late!)

To pretend or fake: It can also mean to pretend or fake something, often with a negative connotation, for example, ¡No actúes como si no supieras nada! (Don’t act like you don’t know anything!)

To overreact (colloquial): In some Latin American vernacular, it can mean to overreact or make a big deal out of something, for example, ¡No actúes tanto, fue solo una broma! (Don’t overreact so much, it was just a joke!)

Examples

Examples of Actuar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Actúa con calma! No te desesperes. (Stay calm! Don’t get desperate.)

Por favor, actúa con respeto hacia los demás. (Please act respectfully towards others.)

En caso de emergencia, actúe rápidamente y siga las instrucciones. (In case of emergency, act quickly and follow the instructions.)

Actuemos con prudencia ante esta situación delicada. (Let’s act with prudence in this delicate situation.)

Hijos, actúen con madurez y responsabilidad. (Children, act with maturity and responsibility.)

En el escenario, actúa con confianza y pasión. (On stage, act with confidence and passion.)

Ante un conflicto, actúe con calma y busque soluciones pacíficas. (In a conflict, act calmly and seek peaceful solutions.)

Actuemos con solidaridad y ayudemos a los más necesitados. (Let’s act with solidarity and help those in need.)

En la entrevista de trabajo, actúen con seguridad y destaquen sus habilidades. (In the job interview, act confidently and highlight your skills.)

Ante una situación de riesgo, actúa con cautela y sigue los protocolos de seguridad. (In a risky situation, act cautiously and follow safety protocols.)

Como líderes, actúen con integridad y den el ejemplo. (As leaders, act with integrity and set an example.)

En la vida diaria, actúa con amabilidad y respeto hacia los demás. (In daily life, act with kindness and respect towards others.)

Ante un desafío, actúe con determinación y perseverancia. (In the face of a challenge, act with determination and perseverance.)

Actuemos con responsabilidad ambiental y cuidemos nuestro planeta. (Let’s act with environmental responsibility and take care of our planet.)

En situaciones de estrés, actúen con paciencia y mantegan la calma. (In stressful situations, act with patience and stay calm.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Actuar (to act) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.