Spanish word

afirmativo

Pronunciation

IPA/afiɾmaˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaffirmative response

Example

Recibimos un afirmativo a la propuesta.

We received an affirmative response to the proposal.

Illustration for afirmativo (affirmative response)

More examples

Antes de decidir, intentaron obtener un afirmativo de todos los miembros.

Before deciding, they tried to obtain an affirmative from all the members.

Core concept

Recorded confirmation or approval used in formal procedures and communications.

Common phrases

  • obtener un afirmativo

    obtain an affirmative

  • buscar un afirmativo

    seek an affirmative

Similar words

asentimiento: Brief spoken or bodily cue of agreement.
aceptación: Acceptance of an offer or its stated conditions.
aprobación: Formal approval that authorizes or ratifies a decision.

Definition in Spanish

Indica aprobación o confirmación de una propuesta o afirmación.

Word origin

Derived from the Latin root affirmare 'to assert' via affirmativus, and Spanish uses the noun to indicate a formal confirmation or approval.

Usage tips

  • Cognate with English affirmative but differs in use: English 'affirmative' functions as a one-word reply, while Spanish afirmativo names the approval itself rather than serving as an interjection.

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