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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