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atuar ensaiado

[a-tu-ˈar ẽ-sa-ˈja-du]
verb phrase
to act in a rehearsed manner; to perform a rehearsed role
1. to perform or behave in a way that has been previously planned or practiced
The politician seemed to be acting in a rehearsed manner during the interview.
O político parecia estar atuando ensaiado durante a entrevista.
2. to display artificial or inauthentic behavior; to put on an act
She was clearly acting ensayado, not showing her true emotions.
Ela estava claramente atuando ensaiado, não mostrando suas verdadeiras emoções.
3. to perform with practiced precision in theatrical, professional, or social contexts
The actors were atuando ensaiado throughout the dress rehearsal.
Os atores estavam atuando ensaiado durante o ensaio geral.
NYC Slang
put on an act; play it safe; rehearsed performance
Synonyms
atuar artificialmentefingirsimularagir de forma ensaiadarepresentar
Antonyms
atuar naturalmenteser autênticoagir espontaneamenteimproviso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atuar ensaiado
Common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
atuar ensaiado
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
atuar ensaiado
Standard usage
Portugal
atuar ensaiado
Standard usage; may also use 'representar de forma ensaiada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

atuar como um robô
parecer uma marionete
comportamento de fachada
performance artificial
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