Agresivo (en. Aggressive)

/a.ɡɾe.ˈsi.βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows hostility or acts violently.
His aggressive behavior left everyone in shock.
Su comportamiento agresivo dejó a todos en shock.
That manifests a combative or defiant attitude.
An aggressive lifestyle can lead to conflicts.
Un estilo de vida agresivo puede conducir a conflictos.
In advertising or marketing, that seeks to attract intensely.
The campaign was aggressive, seeking to quickly attract customers.
La campaña fue agresiva, buscando captar rápidamente clientes.

Etymology

From Latin 'aggressivus', which means 'that attacks'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aggressive in sports
Attitude of an athlete who plays intensely and competitively.
agresivo en el deporte
aggressive behavior
Conduct that implies attack or combat towards others.
comportamiento agresivo
aggressive strategy
Action plan that seeks an objective intensely and directly.
estrategia agresiva

Related Words

aggression
Action of attacking or causing harm to someone.
agresión
defensive
Related to defense or protection against attacks.
defensivo
competitive
Tending to compete or seeking to excel over others.
competitivo

Slang Meanings

To be in aggressive mode
Today I am in aggressive mode, don't come near me.
Hoy estoy en modo agresivo, nadie se me acerque.
To be an aggressive person
That guy is aggressive, he's always looking for a fight.
Ese chico es un agresivo, siempre está buscando pelea.