Afirmativo (en. Affirmative)

/a-fiɾ-ma-ti-vo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That indicates or expresses an affirmation.
Their response was affirmative.
Su respuesta fue afirmativa.
That represents or implies approval or assent.
The vote was affirmative.
El voto fue afirmativo.
In information or communication, that confirms the truth of something.
The message was clear and affirmative.
El mensaje fue claro y afirmativo.

Etymology

From Latin affirmativus.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Affirmative response
A response that confirms or coincides with the question.
respuesta afirmativa
Affirmative vote
When a person casts a vote of agreement or acceptance.
voto afirmativo
In an affirmative tone
To speak in a way that confirms or expresses certainty about something.
en tono afirmativo

Related Words

To affirm
To say that something is true or factual.
afirmar
To assent
To give consent or agree with something.
asentir
To confirm
To ratify or make something certain.
confirmar

Slang Meanings

Yes
If you are asked if you will come, respond with an affirmative.
Si te preguntan si vendrás, responde con un afirmativo.
Alright
When someone says 'affirmative', it's like saying 'I agree'.
Cuando alguien dice 'afirmativo', es como decir 'estoy de acuerdo'.