Positivos (en. Positives)

/po.si.ti.vos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That expresses affirmation, approval, or a beneficial effect.
The results of the experiment were very positive.
Los resultados del experimento fueron muy positivos.
That contributes something favorable or valuable.
It is important to maintain a positive attitude.
Es importante mantener una actitud positiva.
That manifests in terms of certainty or clarity.
The positive signals from the market are encouraging.
Las señales positivas del mercado son alentadoras.

Etymology

From Latin 'positivus', which means 'affirmative'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

think positively
Maintain an optimistic mindset.
pensar en positivo
positive attitude
A mental approach that favors problem-solving.
actitud positiva
positive result
A result that indicates success or improvement.
resultado positivo

Related Words

positivity
State of being positive.
positividad
optimism
Tendency to see and judge things in their most favorable aspect.
optimismo
benefit
Advantage or utility that is gained.
beneficio

Slang Meanings

To be in a good state or mood.
Today I am good, everything is positive.
Hoy estoy bien, todo está positivo.
Used in the context of favorable situations.
The situation is positive, there is nothing to worry about.
La situación está positiva, no hay de qué preocuparse.