Spanish Conversation · Level 132
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Spanish word
agresividad
Pronunciation
IPA/aɣɾesiβiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounaggressiveness
Example
Su agresividad me preocupa.
His aggressiveness worries me.
More examples
Es importante controlar la agresividad en el trabajo.
It is important to control aggressiveness at work.
Core concept
Propensity for aggressive behavior, whether physical or verbal.
Common phrases
agresividad verbal
verbal aggressiveness
controlar la agresividad
control aggressiveness
exceso de agresividad
excessive aggressiveness
Similar words
agresión: Single aggressive act or attack directed at another person.
violencia: Use of physical force to cause harm or injury to others.
hostilidad: Attitude of antagonism or openly unfriendly feelings toward others.
intimidación: Threatening or coercive behavior meant to frighten someone into submission.
Definition in Spanish
Tendencia a mostrar comportamientos hostiles o agresivos, ya sean físicos o verbales, frente a otras personas o situaciones.
Word origin
Built from Spanish agresivo (from Latin aggredi 'to attack' via medieval Latin aggressivus) plus the abstract-noun suffix -idad to indicate the quality or tendency of being aggressive.
Usage tips
- Spanish spelling uses a single g and the suffix -idad, so the correct form is agresividad rather than a double-g spelling like aggressividad.
Other meanings
- aggressionnoun
- belligerencenoun
Opposites
- tranquilidadcalmnessnoun
- pazpeacenoun