Spanish word

agresivo

Pronunciation

IPA/aɣɾeˈsiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaggressive

Example

No seas agresivo.

Don't be aggressive.

Illustration for agresivo (aggressive)

More examples

Su tono fue agresivo en la reunión.

His tone was aggressive at the meeting.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • comportamiento agresivo

    aggressive behavior

  • tono agresivo

    aggressive tone

  • lenguaje agresivo

    aggressive language

Similar words

hostil: Treats others with openly hostile, harsh behavior that shows clear dislike.
ofensivo: Says or does things intended to offend, anger, or hurt someone.
violento: Uses physical force to hurt, control, or subdue someone.
combativo: Acts with a readiness to fight or argue, embracing a confrontational stance.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra actitud combativa o beligerante hacia personas, ideas o situaciones, expresando hostilidad.

Word origin

Traced to Latin aggressivus (from aggredi 'to approach/attack'), the Spanish agresivo keeps the sense of a tendency to act belligerently or with hostility.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • belligerentadjective
  • violentadjective

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