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    Negativa (en. Negative)

    ne-ga-ti-va

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Proposition that rejects or contradicts another.
    The denial of the proposal generated tensions in the team.
    La negativa a la propuesta generó tensiones en el equipo.
    Response that indicates that something is not true.
    Her refusal to participate was clear from the beginning.
    Su negativa a participar fue clara desde el principio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'negativa', which comes from 'negare' meaning 'to deny'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a negative response
    Response that indicates rejection or non-acceptance of something.
    una respuesta negativa
    to have a negative attitude
    To show a pessimistic or unfavorable perspective.
    tener una actitud negativa
    to receive a denial
    To accept a rejection response to a request.
    recibir una negativa

    Related Words

    deny
    To reject something affirmatively.
    negar
    negative
    Quality of denying.
    negativa
    denier
    Person who denies or rejects.
    negador

    Slang Meanings

    Negative with style
    Her stylish denial made everyone smile.
    Su negativa con estilo hizo que todos sonrieran.
    To say no emphatically
    It was a strong denial; no one could argue.
    Fue una negativa contundente, nadie pudo discutir.