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actitud
/ak.tiˈtuð/
attitude
Su actitud positiva inspiró a todo el equipo.
Her positive attitude inspired the whole team.
general
A way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in behavior.
La actitud de los estudiantes mejoró notablemente este semestre.
The students' attitude improved notably this semester.
No me gusta su actitud arrogante.
I don’t like his arrogant attitude.
Can refer to both positive and negative dispositions.
technical
Posture or stance, especially in a performance or artistic context.
El bailarín mantuvo una actitud erguida durante toda la coreografía.
The dancer maintained an upright posture throughout the choreography.
Common in dance, theater, or sports.
Collocations
actitud positivapositive attitudeactitud negativanegative attitudecambiar de actitudto change one's attitudeactitud ante la vidaattitude toward life
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid literal translation of 'posture'
While 'postura' can mean physical posture, 'actitud' is about mental stance. Example: 'Su actitud hacia el trabajo es excelente' ≠ 'His posture toward work is excellent'.
Gold Rule
Context matters
Use 'actitud' for mental disposition and 'comportamiento' for actions. Example: 'Su actitud fue amable' (She was kind in her attitude) vs. 'Su comportamiento fue amable' (She behaved kindly).
Word Origin
From Latin *actitudo*, derived from *actus* (action, deed), related to *agere* (to do, act).
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'actitud' emphasizes the internal disposition or mental stance, while 'comportamiento' refers to observable actions. 'Postura' is more literal (physical stance) but can be figurative.
Word Breakdown
act-
from Latin *agere* (to act, do)
root-itud
abstract noun suffix (similar to English '-itude')
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés