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positivo

positive

adjective poh-zee-TEE-voh Less Common

Origin: from Latin positivus

Usage Note

Positivo means 'positive' in outlook, in a test result, or in math, and agrees fully (positiva, positivi, positive). In medical contexts risultare positivo means 'to test positive'. Its opposite is negativo.

Examples

"Ha un atteggiamento molto positivo."

Natural Translation

He has a very positive attitude.

Literal Translation

He-has a attitude very positive.

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