1. A condition or situation characterized by favorable, constructive, or optimistic qualities; a state of being in which circumstances or emotions are beneficial or affirmative
After the promotion, she found herself in a positive state of mind.
Após a promoção, ela se encontrava em um estado positivo de espírito.
2. In physics and electronics, a condition in which an object or system carries a positive electrical charge or potential
The battery terminal was in a positive state, ready to conduct current.
O terminal da bateria estava em um estado positivo, pronto para conduzir corrente.