Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
pasivo
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivepassive
Example
No seas pasivo, expresa tu opinión.
Don't be passive; express your opinion.
More examples
En muchos debates, algunos participantes asumen un papel pasivo.
In many debates, some participants take a passive role.
Core concept
Onlooker who lets others decide.
Common phrases
papel pasivo
passive role
rol pasivo
passive role
Similar words
apático: Shows little interest or energy, seldom motivated to engage or respond.
indiferente: Not concerned about outcomes, indifferent to choices or opinions.
reservado: Keeps emotions and thoughts to self, acting reserved and discreet.
tímido: Feels shy and uneasy in new or attention-focused situations, avoids standing out.
Definition in Spanish
Que adopta una actitud receptiva y poco activa ante situaciones o decisiones.
Word origin
From Latin passīvus, from pati 'to endure or receive', originally 'capable of being acted upon' and later 'not active or assertive'.
Usage tips
- When describing a person, pasivo denotes an unassertive, receptive attitude rather than grammatical passive voice, and expressions like 'voz pasiva' refer to sentence structure.