Spanish word

provocador

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoβokaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprovocative

Example

Ese comentario fue provocador.

That comment was provocative.

Illustration for provocador (provocative)

More examples

Su tono fue provocador en la reunión.

His tone was provocative at the meeting.

Core concept

An action intended to offend or draw attention.

Common phrases

  • comentario provocador

    provocative comment

  • tono provocador

    provocative tone

  • mensaje provocador

    provocative message

Similar words

provocante: Deliberately stimulates feelings or reactions through suggestive words or style.
desafiante: Assumes a confrontational attitude that challenges others and raises tension.
atrevido: Acts boldly and without hesitation, showing daring rather than caution.
ofensivo: Expresses or acts in ways that wound or insult, causing offense or discomfort.

Definition in Spanish

Que intenta causar una reacción en otras personas mediante palabras o actos, generalmente con la intención de provocar, ofender o llamar la atención.

Word origin

Formed from the verb provocar 'to provoke' (from Latin provocare) combined with the adjective/agent suffix -ador, so provocador describes something that causes or invites a reaction.

Usage tips

  • Provocador typically modifies nouns like comentario, gesto, or actitud to describe provocative behavior or words rather than a stable personality.

Other meanings

  • provokernoun

Opposites

  • pacíficopeacefuladjective
  • conciliadorconciliatoryadjective

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