Positiva (en. Positive)

/po.si.ˈti.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That expresses affirmation or agreement.
Her response was very positive.
Su respuesta fue muy positiva.
That is beneficial or favorable.
The positive attitude of the students improved the classroom environment.
La actitud positiva de los estudiantes mejoró el ambiente de clase.
In medicine, indicating the presence of a certain condition.
The test result was positive.
El resultado de la prueba fue positiva.

Etymology

From Latin 'positivus', meaning 'affirmed, established'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

positive attitude
Favorable disposition towards something.
actitud positiva
positive thinking
Mental approach that seeks the good in situations.
pensamiento positivo
positive response
Affirmation or acceptance of a proposal.
respuesta positiva

Related Words

positivity
Quality of being positive.
positividad
positivism
Philosophical current that asserts the primacy of experience and science.
positivismo
optimism
Favorable disposition to expect the best or see the good in things.
optimismo

Slang Meanings

Optimistic person who always sees the good.
That girl is very positive, she always encourages others.
Esa chica es muy positiva, siempre anima a los demás.
Favorable reaction to difficult situations.
His response was so positive that everyone felt relieved.
Su respuesta fue tan positiva que todos se sintieron aliviados.