he acts as if
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he acts as if
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. actúa como si
Margarita acts as if she were the queen of the whole town.Margarita actúa como si fuera la reina de todo el pueblo.
b. hace que
Your dad acts like he's happy, but I think he doesn't like it at all that we're getting married.Tu papá hace que está contento, pero yo creo no le gusta para nada que nos vayamos a casar.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Even though he acts as if he's tough, Keenan is really hurting inside.Aunque se hace el duro, por dentro Keenan se siente muy dolido.
That guy is an idiot. He acts as if he knows everything, but he doesn't have a clue.Ese tipo es un imbécil. Se hace el listo, pero no tiene ni idea.
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