afirmativo

/a.fiɾ.maˈti.βo/
adjectiveBeginner
formalinformal

Expressing agreement, approval, or confirmation; positive or yes.

El juez dio una respuesta afirmativa.

The judge gave an affirmative response.

Asintió con la cabeza de manera afirmativa.

He nodded affirmatively.

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Often used in legal, formal, or official contexts to indicate a positive response.

Collocations

respuesta afirmativaaffirmative responsevoto afirmativoaffirmative votegestos afirmativosaffirmative gestures

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Related Phrases

dar una respuesta afirmativaphrase
to give an affirmative response
votar en sentido afirmativophrase
to vote in the affirmative

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

In formal contexts, 'afirmativo' is often used in legal or official documents, while in informal settings, it can be used to express agreement in conversations.

Gold Rule

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'afirmativo' is used to confirm agreements or approvals, often in contrast to 'negativo'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'affirmativus', meaning 'affirming' or 'confirming'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in legal documents, formal agreements, and official communications to indicate a positive or approving stance.

Word Breakdown

afirm-
affirm
root
+
-ativo
relating to
suffix
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