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positive

[/ˈpɑːzətɪv/]
adjective
positivo
1. characterized by or expressing affirmation, consent, or agreement
She gave a positive response to the proposal.
Ela deu uma resposta positiva à proposta.
2. optimistic or confident in attitude
He has a positive outlook on life.
Ele tem uma perspectiva positiva sobre a vida.
3. marked by or producing constructive, beneficial, or helpful results
Exercise has a positive effect on health.
O exercício tem um efeito positivo na saúde.
4. formally laid down or imposed; definite
positive proof of guilt
prova positiva de culpa
5. in electricity or chemistry, relating to or denoting an electric charge or pole
positive charge
carga positiva
NYC Slang
on point, lit (when referring to positive vibes)
Synonyms
affirmativeoptimisticconstructivefavorablebeneficial
Antonyms
negativepessimisticdetrimentalunfavorableharmful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
positivo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
positivo
no regional variation
São Paulo
positivo
no regional variation
Portugal
positivo
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay positive
think positive
positive feedback
positive reinforcement
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