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to act out
[phrase form: act]
01
exteriorizar, manifestar
to communicate one's emotions, often negative, by misbehaving
Intransitive
Exemplos
The child was acting out because he was feeling neglected by his parents.
A criança estava agindo de forma inadequada porque se sentia negligenciada pelos pais.
Teenagers may act out when they're dealing with stress or emotional issues.
Os adolescentes podem agir de forma inadequada quando estão lidando com estresse ou questões emocionais.
02
atuar, interpretar
to perform a role or a scene on stage
Transitive: to act out a role or scene
Exemplos
The actors will act out a thrilling chase scene in tonight's performance.
Os atores vão encenar uma emocionante cena de perseguição na performance desta noite.
In the final act, the lead actress will be acting out a powerful soliloquy that reveals the character's inner turmoil.
No ato final, a atriz principal interpretará um solilóquio poderoso que revela o turbilhão interior da personagem.
03
representar, encenar
to play a role as in a child's imaginative play, where they play scenarios with toys or with their friends
Transitive: to act out an imaginative role
Exemplos
The children love to act out their favorite fairy tales during playtime.
As crianças adoram representar seus contos de fadas favoritos durante a hora de brincar.
She asked her friends to help her act out a detective story, taking on different roles as they solved the mystery.
Ela pediu aos seus amigos que a ajudassem a encenar uma história de detetive, assumindo diferentes papéis enquanto resolviam o mistério.
04
exteriorizar, agir
to unconsciously display one's internal conflicts, emotions, or unresolved issues by visible actions, often as a defense mechanism
Transitive: to act out emotions or internal conflicts
Exemplos
His outbursts of anger are a way to act out the repressed trauma from his past.
Seus surtos de raiva são uma forma de representar o trauma reprimido de seu passado.
Some individuals with certain behavioral disorders may act out their unresolved issues through self-destructive behaviors.
Alguns indivíduos com certos distúrbios comportamentais podem exteriorizar seus problemas não resolvidos por meio de comportamentos autodestrutivos.
