Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
positivo
Pronunciation
IPA/posiˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivepositive
Example
Siempre mantén una actitud positiva.
Always keep a positive mindset.
More examples
Recibió varios comentarios positivos sobre su proyecto.
He received several positive comments about his project.
Core concept
A bright, hopeful attitude.
Common phrases
actitud positiva
positive attitude
pensamiento positivo
positive thinking
comentario positivo
positive comment
Similar words
optimista: Expects good outcomes for the future and upcoming events.
esperanzado: Has a hopeful feeling about the future and its possibilities.
animado: Shows lively energy and cheerful enthusiasm in the moment.
proactivo: Takes initiative and acts early to shape outcomes.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra una actitud optimista o favorable ante una situación.
Word origin
Built from the Latin root posit- (from positus, past participle of ponere 'to place') plus the suffix -ivus, the Spanish positivo carries the idea of 'affirmed' and thus 'positive' in outlook.
Usage tips
- Spanish does not use positivo to mean 'I'm sure'; English I'm positive usually translates as estoy convencido or estoy seguro rather than estoy positivo.