Negativamente (en. Negatively)

/neɣatiβamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that an action or situation has unfavorable consequences.
The news negatively affected all the workers.
La noticia afectó negativamente a todos los trabajadores.
Used to express an unfavorable judgment.
The comment was received negatively by the audience.
El comentario fue recibido negativamente por el público.
Refers to a response or attitude that is not positive.
He/she responded negatively to the invitation.
Respondió negativamente a la invitación.

Etymology

From Latin 'negativus', which means 'that denies' + the suffix '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to think negatively
Having a pessimistic or critical attitude.
pensar negativamente
negative impact
Unfavorable consequence of an action or event.
impacto negativo
to see things negatively
Having an unfavorable perception of situations.
ver las cosas negativamente

Related Words

negative
Having an unfavorable or opposing character.
negativo
denial
Act of rejecting or not accepting something.
negación
disadvantage
Condition of being in a lower or disadvantaged position.
desventaja

Slang Meanings

To have bad vibes
The party had bad vibes and everyone felt negatively.
La fiesta tuvo mala vibra y todos se sintieron negativamente.
To spread negativity
Don't spread negativity, try to be more positive in what you say.
No eches maldad, trata de ser más positivo en lo que dices.