Agresiva (en. Aggressive)

/aɡɾeˈsiva/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having an attacking or confrontational attitude.
Her aggressive behavior surprised everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento agresivo sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
Manifesting in an intense or invasive manner.
Aggressive advertising can be annoying for consumers.
La publicidad agresiva puede resultar molesta para los consumidores.
Capable of causing physical or emotional harm.
The aggressiveness of some animals can be dangerous.
La agresividad de algunos animales puede ser peligrosa.

Etymology

From Latin 'aggressivus', meaning 'that attacks'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aggressive attitude
Behavior that involves hostility or attack.
actitud agresiva
aggressive tactics
Strategies that seek to dominate or intimidate.
tácticas agresivas
aggressive communication
Style of interaction that involves disdain or contempt.
comunicación agresiva

Related Words

aggression
Action of attacking or causing harm to someone.
agresión
aggressor
Person who attacks another.
agresor
aggressiveness
Quality of being aggressive.
agresividad

Slang Meanings

To be offensive in a discussion.
You don't have to get aggressive when discussing politics.
No tienes que ponerte agresiva cuando se habla de política.
To show excessive firmness.
That girl is very aggressive when she speaks; she always wants to be right.
Esa chica es muy agresiva al hablar, siempre quiere tener la razón.