actitud

/akˈtitud/
nounIntermediate
general

A person's way of thinking, feeling, or behaving toward someone or something; disposition or mindset.

Su actitud positiva inspiró a todo el equipo.

His positive attitude inspired the whole team.

La actitud del cliente fue muy grosera.

The customer's attitude was very rude.

💡

Often used to describe a person's general demeanor or approach to situations.

Collocations

actitud positivapositive attitudeactitud negativanegative attitudecambiar de actitudto change one's attitude

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Related Phrases

con actitudphrase
with an attitude

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

In Spanish, 'actitud' is often used to describe how someone approaches a situation, whether positively or negatively.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

'Actitud' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'actitūdō', meaning 'position' or 'posture', derived from 'actus' (action).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe both internal mindset and external behavior.

Word Breakdown

act-
action
root
+
-itud
quality or state
suffix
Diccionario Español-Inglés