actitud
/ak-tee-TOOD/
attitude
This image shows a determined child, reflecting the meaning of actitud as a mental disposition or feeling (attitude).
actitud(noun)
attitude
?mental disposition or feeling
disposition
?general personality tendency
,mindset
?way of thinking
📝 In Action
Necesitas cambiar tu actitud si quieres tener éxito en este proyecto.
A2You need to change your attitude if you want to be successful in this project.
Ella siempre tiene una actitud positiva, incluso en los días difíciles.
A1She always has a positive attitude, even on difficult days.
La actitud del jefe nos molestó a todos.
B1The boss's attitude bothered all of us.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Ending
Even though 'actitud' ends in the letter 'd', it is a feminine noun. Remember to use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "El actitud"
Correction: La actitud. Most nouns ending in -tud, like 'juventud' (youth) and 'gratitud' (gratitude), are feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Attitude
Always use an adjective after 'actitud' to describe the type of attitude: 'actitud positiva', 'actitud arrogante', 'actitud profesional'.
The image illustrates actitud as a physical stance or position (posture) by showing someone standing perfectly straight.
actitud(noun)
posture
?physical stance or position
stance
?way one holds their body
,pose
?artistic position
📝 In Action
El escultor capturó la actitud de un guerrero en la estatua.
B1The sculptor captured the posture/stance of a warrior in the statue.
Mantuvo una actitud firme, con los hombros hacia atrás y la cabeza alta.
B2He maintained a firm stance, with his shoulders back and head held high.
💡 Grammar Points
Physical vs. Mental
While 'actitud' is primarily mental, it can describe how someone holds their body. When referring strictly to physical alignment (like sitting up straight), 'postura' is usually the better choice.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: actitud
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'actitud'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'actitud' masculine or feminine?
'Actitud' is feminine. You must use 'la actitud' or 'una actitud'. This is often tricky for learners because it ends in 'd', but Spanish nouns ending in -tud are almost always feminine.
How is 'actitud' different from 'postura'?
While 'actitud' can mean physical posture, it is much more commonly used for mental or emotional disposition (your mindset). 'Postura' is the standard word used when talking specifically about how you hold your body (like having good posture).