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pasivo
/paˈsiβo/
passive
Es importante ser pasivo en situaciones de conflicto.
It's important to be passive in conflict situations.
general
Not actively participating or engaging; receiving or experiencing something without acting.
Prefiero un estilo de vida pasivo, sin mucha actividad física.
I prefer a passive lifestyle, with little physical activity.
Often used to describe behavior, personality, or lifestyle choices.
Finance
Finance
In finance, referring to investments that generate income without requiring active management.
Los bonos son una inversión pasiva que ofrece rendimientos fijos.
Bonds are a passive investment that offers fixed returns.
Contrasts with 'activo' (active) investments like stocks.
grammar
In grammar, referring to a verb form where the subject receives the action rather than performing it.
En español, la voz pasiva se forma con 'ser' + participio.
In Spanish, the passive voice is formed with 'ser' + past participle.
Example: 'El libro fue escrito por el autor' (The book was written by the author).
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Passive vs. Active
In Spanish, 'pasivo' contrasts with 'activo' (active). For example, 'inversión pasiva' (passive investment) vs. 'inversión activa' (active investment).
Gold Rule
Grammar Note
The passive voice in Spanish uses 'ser' + past participle (e.g., 'El libro fue leído').
Word Origin
From Latin 'passivus', meaning 'suffering' or 'enduring', from 'pati' (to suffer).
Usage Notes
In psychology, 'pasivo' can describe a personality trait of avoiding conflict or confrontation. In finance, it refers to low-maintenance investments.
Word Breakdown
pasiv-
suffering, enduring
root-o
masculine singular adjective ending
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés