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agressivo

[ə-ɡɾɛ-ˈsi-vʊ]
adjectivemasculinepl: agressivos
aggressive
1. Characterized by or exhibiting aggression; prone to attack or confront
The dog showed aggressive behavior toward strangers.
O cachorro mostrou comportamento agressivo com estranhos.
2. Forceful and determined; assertive in a way that is intended to dominate or intimidate
The company used aggressive marketing tactics to increase sales.
A empresa usou táticas de marketing agressivas para aumentar as vendas.
3. Hostile or quarrelsome in nature or manner
He responded with an aggressive tone during the meeting.
Ele respondeu com tom agressivo durante a reunião.
4. Rapidly progressive or severe (in medical contexts)
The patient was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com uma forma agressiva de câncer.
NYC Slang
aggressive
Synonyms
hostilcombativobelicosoatacanteofensivoassertivo
Antonyms
pacíficodócilmansotranquilopassivodefensivo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agressivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agressivo
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
agressivo
Used in both formal and colloquial speech
Portugal
agressivo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ataque agressivo
postura agressiva
tom agressivo
campanha agressiva
estratégia agressiva
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