1. A favorable or successful outcome; a conclusion that achieves the desired or expected goal
The medical test showed a positive result.
O exame médico mostrou um resultado positivo.
2. In testing or diagnostics, confirmation of the presence of a condition, disease, or substance being tested for
The COVID-19 test came back with a positive result.
O teste de COVID-19 voltou com um resultado positivo.
3. A successful or beneficial outcome in any endeavor or situation
The negotiations led to a positive result for both parties.
As negociações levaram a um resultado positivo para ambas as partes.