positivo

/po.siˈti.βo/
adjectiveBeginner
general

Having a favorable or constructive quality; optimistic or encouraging.

Tiene una actitud positiva hacia la vida.

He has a positive attitude toward life.

El informe presentó datos positivos sobre la economía.

The report presented positive data about the economy.

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In medical contexts, 'positivo' can also mean 'affirmative' or 'confirmed,' such as a positive test result.

technical

In mathematics, greater than zero.

El número es positivo si es mayor que cero.

The number is positive if it is greater than zero.

Collocations

actitud positivapositive attituderesultado positivopositive resultenergía positivapositive energy

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Related Phrases

dar positivophrase
to test positive
pensamiento positivophrase
positive thinking

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Common Usage

'Positivo' is often used in everyday language to describe something as good or favorable, such as a positive attitude or a positive outcome.

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Medical Context

In medical contexts, 'positivo' can mean 'confirmed,' such as a positive test result for a disease.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'positivus,' meaning 'placed or set,' derived from 'ponere' (to place).

📝Usage Notes

In everyday language, 'positivo' is often used to describe something as good, favorable, or encouraging. In medical contexts, it can indicate a confirmed condition or result.

Word Breakdown

posit-
placed or set
root
+
-ivo
relating to
suffix
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