Positivamente (en. Positively)
/po.si.ti.va.men.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an affirmative manner.
The results of the experiment were positively surprising.
Los resultados del experimento fueron positivamente sorprendentes.
Indicates agreement or certainty.
He positively asserted that he would attend the meeting.
Él afirmó positivamente que asistiría a la reunión.
With an optimistic attitude.
We must think positively in any situation.
Debemos pensar positivamente ante cualquier situación.
Denotes a favorable aspect.
The criticism was generally received positively.
La crítica fue, en general, positivamente recibida.
In a way that expresses security.
The response was positively clear.
La respuesta fue positivamente clara.
Etymology
From Latin 'positivus', meaning 'affirmative, real'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
think positively
Adopt an optimistic attitude.
pensar positivamente
act positively
Take actions in a beneficial direction.
actuar positivamente
affirm positively
Say something with certainty and conviction.
afirmar positivamente
Related Words
positive
That has an affirmative or beneficial character.
positivo
affirmative
That expresses an affirmation or consent.
afirmativo
optimistic
That tends to see the positive side of things.
optimista
Slang Meanings
To be in a good mood
Today I am positively in a good mood with everyone.
Hoy estoy positivamente en buen rollo con todos.
To vibe positively
One must always vibe positively.
Hay que vibrar en positivo siempre.