propositivo
proactive, constructive
adjective proh-poh-zee-TEE-voh Rare
Also means
solution-oriented
Usage Note
Propositivo is a modern buzzword in Italian professional and political discourse, roughly meaning someone who comes with proposals rather than just complaints. Unlike the English 'proactive,' it emphasizes the act of putting forward concrete proposte (proposals). It is invariable in meaning but agrees in gender and number: propositiva, propositivi, propositive.
Examples
"È una persona molto propositiva al lavoro."
Natural Translation
She is a very constructive person at work.
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