manera de actuar
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manera de actuar
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. way of acting
El alcalde tenía una manera de actuar en público que le hacía ganar la simpatía del pueblo.The mayor had a way of acting in public that endeared him to the people.
b. way of doing things
El nuevo jefe tiene una manera de actuar diferente al viejo, pero nos acostumbraremos.The new boss has a way of doing things that's different from the old one, but we'll get used to it.
c. behavior
Nunca vas a lograr cambiar la manera de actuar de Gullermo, así que ni trates.You'll never manage to change Guillermo's behavior, so don't even try.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me molesta la forma de hablar de Jorge. Me molesta su manera de actuar. Honestamente, me molesta todo de él.The way Jorge talks bothers me. The way he acts bothers me. Honestly, everything about him bothers me.
La manera de actuar de Lola no estuvo bien, es cierto, pero ya se disculpó.The way Lola acted wasn't right, it's true, but she said she was sorry.
a. course of action
El presidente se reunió con su gabinete para determinar cuál es la mejor manera de actuar ante la crisis.The president met with his cabinet to decide what is the best course of action in the face of the crisis.
b. way to proceed
La mejor manera de actuar frente una situación adversa es detenerse y analizar el problema.The best way to proceed when confronted with an adverse situation is to stop and analyze the problem.
a. acting
La manera de actuar de Peter O'Toole siempre me pareció un poco exagerada.I always thought Peter O'Toole's acting was a bit over-the-top.
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