adjective/nounmasculinepl: passivos
passive
1. Not taking action or initiative; accepting or allowing what happens without resistance
He took a passive approach to the problem.
Ele adotou uma abordagem passiva para o problema.
2. (Grammar) Relating to the passive voice, in which the subject receives the action
The sentence 'The book was written by the author' is in the passive voice.
A frase 'O livro foi escrito pelo autor' está na voz passiva.
3. (Accounting/Finance) Liabilities or debts of a business or individual
The company's passivos increased due to new loans.
O passivo da empresa aumentou devido a novos empréstimos.
4. Characterized by lack of energy or enthusiasm; inert
She remained passive throughout the meeting.
Ela permaneceu passiva durante toda a reunião.
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