A2 adjective Neutral #506 más común

positive

/ˈpɒzətɪv/

To be hopeful and confident about a situation, or to think about the good parts rather than the bad. It can also describe a result that shows something is present, such as in a medical test or a scientific study.

Ejemplos

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I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

2

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

3

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
positivity
Adverbio
positively
Adjetivo
positive
Relacionado
positivism
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Truco para recordar

Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.

Quiz rápido

If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: positive

Ejemplos

1

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

everyday

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

2

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

formal

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

3

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

informal

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

4

The research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.

academic

The research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.

5

We received positive feedback from our main client about the project.

business

We received positive feedback from our main client about the project.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
positivity
Adverbio
positively
Adjetivo
positive
Relacionado
positivism

Colocaciones comunes

positive attitude positive attitude
positive results positive results
positive thinking positive thinking
positive feedback positive feedback
positive impact positive impact

Frases Comunes

Stay positive

Stay positive

Think positive

Think positive

A positive sign

A positive sign

Se confunde a menudo con

positive vs possessive

Possessive relates to owning things or being jealous, while positive relates to optimism.

positive vs definite

While 'positive' can mean 'certain' (e.g., I'm positive), 'definite' is more commonly used for facts that are fixed.

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Notas de uso

In addition to meaning 'optimistic', 'positive' is used in medical contexts to mean that a virus or condition was found. It can also mean 'certain' or 'sure' in spoken English.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the word 'positive' to describe a person who is 'nice,' but it specifically refers to their outlook or the results of an action.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'positivus', meaning 'settled' or 'placed by agreement'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used before a noun (a positive person) Used after a linking verb (He is positive) Can be followed by 'that' clause (I am positive that it's true)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, 'positive thinking' is a popular concept encouraged in self-help and business for personal success.

Quiz rápido

If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: positive

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