actitud
“actitud” means “attitude” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
attitude
Also: disposition, mindset
📝 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.
posture
Also: stance, pose
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: actitud
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'actitud'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *actus* (meaning 'a doing' or 'an action') combined with the Latin suffix *-tudo* (which indicates a state or quality). Essentially, it means 'the state of being in a certain action or disposition.'
First recorded: 16th century (via French *attitude*)
Cognates (Related words)
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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).