Agresividad (en. Aggressiveness)

/aɡɾesiβiðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of being aggressive.
His aggressiveness in the workplace has brought him many problems.
Su agresividad en el campo laboral le ha atraído muchos problemas.
Behavior that seeks to attack or harm others.
Aggressiveness is not a solution to conflicts.
La agresividad no es una solución a los conflictos.
Feeling of hostility or anger that can lead to violence.
Accumulated aggressiveness can be dangerous for mental health.
La agresividad acumulada puede ser peligrosa para la salud mental.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'aggressivus,' which means 'that attacks' or 'that assaults.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

verbal aggressiveness
Hostile behavior expressed through words.
agresividad verbal
physical aggressiveness
Hostile behavior that involves physical contact.
agresividad física
control of aggressiveness
Methods or techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
control de la agresividad

Related Words

aggressor
Person who attacks or harms another.
agresor
to assault
To attack or cause harm to someone.
agredir

Slang Meanings

To be fiery
When he gets angry, it seems like he’s throwing fire from his eyes, displaying his aggressiveness.
Cuando se enfada, parece que echa fuego por los ojos, mostrando su agresividad.
To be at a thousand
You can't be at a thousand all the time; control your aggressiveness.
No puedes estar a mil todo el tiempo; controla tu agresividad.