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atua

[a-tu-a]
verb
acts, performs, operates
1. to act or perform (a role, function, or duty)
The actor acts in the play.
O ator atua na peça de teatro.
2. to work or function in a particular capacity
She operates as a consultant.
Ela atua como consultora.
3. to take action or have an effect
The medicine acts quickly.
O medicamento atua rapidamente.
Synonyms
agirfuncionardesempenhartrabalharoperar
Antonyms
inatividadeinação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atua
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atua
common in daily speech and professional contexts
São Paulo
atua
frequent in business and technical language
Portugal
atua
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

atua como
atua em
atua sobre
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