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    Negativo (en. Negative)

    /neɡa'tiβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has an adverse or unfavorable effect.
    The report had a negative impact on the company's reputation.
    El informe tenía un impacto negativo en la reputación de la empresa.
    Indicates the absence or denial of something.
    The result of the test was negative.
    El resultado de la prueba fue negativo.
    Used to describe pessimistic attitudes or perspectives.
    His negative approach to the situation does not help at all.
    Su enfoque negativo sobre la situación no ayuda en nada.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'negativus', which means 'that denies'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a negative result
    Indicate that something is not present or that it has not been achieved.
    dar un resultado negativo
    negative attitude
    Having a pessimistic or critical perspective on things.
    actitud negativa
    negative response
    An answer or reaction that denotes rejection or absence.
    respuesta negativa

    Related Words

    denial
    The act of denying something.
    negación
    denier
    One who denies or opposes something.
    negador
    négation
    A term in French that refers to the act of denying.
    négation

    Slang Meanings

    In some regions, it is used to refer to complicated situations.
    That bill is a negative that I cannot pay right now.
    Esa factura es un negativo que no puedo pagar ahora.
    In the context of relationships, it refers to someone who always disagrees.
    That person is a negative, he never accepts a proposal.
    Esa persona es un negativo, nunca acepta una propuesta.