English–Spanish

“aggressive” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aɣɾeˈsiβo/

Example

No seas agresivo.

Don't be aggressive.

Illustration for agresivo (aggressive)

How to say “aggressive” in Spanish

“Aggressive” in Spanish is agresivo.

An attacking attitude toward a person, idea, or situation.

Full entry for agresivo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with agresivo

Su tono fue agresivo en la reunión.

His tone was aggressive at the meeting.

Tips for using agresivo

  • Pronunciation and nuance differ from English: stress falls on the syllable 'si' (a-gre-SI-vo) and the word typically denotes hostile or belligerent behavior rather than positive assertiveness.

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