Positivo (en. Positive)
/po.si.ti.vo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provides something in favor or is advantageous.
The feedback we received was very positive.
El feedback que recibimos fue muy positivo.
That has a value greater than zero.
The balance of my account is positive.
El saldo de mi cuenta es positivo.
That expresses an affirmation or approval.
His attitude is always very positive towards life.
Su actitud siempre es muy positiva ante la vida.
Etymology
From the Latin 'positivus', which means 'affirmative' or 'established'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
positive thinking
Mental attitude marked by a favorable view of life.
pensamiento positivo
in positive terms
Expressing something in an affirmative or favorable way.
en términos positivos
see the glass half full
Having an optimistic or positive perspective on a situation.
ver el vaso medio lleno
Related Words
positivity
Quality of being positive.
positividad
positivism
Philosophical current that considers that the only form of true knowledge is that based on observation and experience.
positivismo
positive in analysis
Result of a test or analysis that indicates the presence of a condition or disease.
positivo en análisis
Slang Meanings
To be in a good mood.
Today I am feeling positive, everything seems good to me.
Hoy estoy positivo, todo me parece bien.
To be optimistic in a difficult situation.
Despite the problems, he always remains positive.
A pesar de los problemas, él siempre se mantiene positivo.