No. 1,064 in Portuguese
atua
"Atua" means "acts" or "performs" in English.
In a sentence
Ela atua como diretora na empresa.
She operates as a director in the company.
In this sentence, 'atua' refers to performing a role or function professionally.
O ator atua em diversas peças de teatro.
The actor performs in various theater plays.
Here, 'atua' means to engage in acting or performing arts.
A organização atua para preservar o meio ambiente.
The organization works to preserve the environment.
In this context, 'atua' relates to taking action or engaging actively in a cause.
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