Spanish Conversation · Level 28
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Spanish word
neutral
Pronunciation
IPA/newˈtɾal/
Meaning
- adjectiveneutral
Example
Ella adoptó una postura neutral durante la reunión.
She adopted a neutral stance during the meeting.
More examples
El juez mantuvo una actitud neutral durante el juicio.
The judge maintained a neutral attitude during the trial.
Core concept
The center tick on a left-right political spectrum.
Common phrases
postura neutral
neutral stance
actitud neutral
neutral attitude
tono neutral
neutral tone
Similar words
neutro: Lacks bias or strong leaning, presenting a nonpartisan, neutral quality.
objetivo: Bases judgments on facts and evidence rather than on personal feelings.
imparcial: Treats all parties fairly and without taking sides.
equilibrado: Maintains a stable balance in forces, amounts, or opinions.
Definition in Spanish
Que no favorece ni perjudica a ninguna de las partes y mantiene una postura intermedia.
Word origin
The Spanish neutral comes from Latin neuter 'neither' plus the suffix -alis (medieval Latin neutrālis), which produces the meaning of not favoring either side.
Usage tips
- Spanish neutral generally matches English 'neutral', but it contrasts with indiferente, which means lack of interest rather than impartiality.
Opposites
- parcialpartialadjective
- tendenciosotendentiousadjective
Related words
- neutralidadneutralitynoun
- neutralizarneutralizeverb
- neutralmenteneutrallyadverb