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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
agir
funcionar
desempenhar
trabalhar
operar
Antonyms
inatividade
inação
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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