afirmativo
“afirmativo” means “affirmative” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
affirmative
Also: positive
📝 In Action
Recibimos una respuesta afirmativa del director.
A2We received an affirmative response from the director.
El resultado de la votación fue afirmativo.
B1The result of the vote was positive.
Hacer oraciones afirmativas es el primer paso para aprender español.
A1Making affirmative sentences is the first step in learning Spanish.
affirmative
📝 In Action
—¿Estás en posición? —Afirmativo.
B1—Are you in position? —Affirmative.
El soldado respondió con un simple afirmativo.
B2The soldier replied with a simple affirmative.
Recibimos un afirmativo de la torre de control.
C1We received an affirmative from the control tower.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: afirmativo
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly uses the word to describe a 'yes' response to a question?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'affirmativus', which comes from 'affirmare' (to make firm or strengthen).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'afirmativo' instead of 'sí'?
Use 'sí' for 99% of daily life. Use 'afirmativo' only in very formal writing, legal contexts, or if you are imitating radio communication.
Does 'afirmativo' change for feminine nouns?
Yes! When it is describing a word, it must match. For example: 'un voto afirmativo' (masculine) but 'una frase afirmativa' (feminine).
Can I use 'afirmativo' to mean someone is a positive person?
No, you should use 'positivo' for that. 'Afirmativo' specifically means confirming something as true or saying 'yes'.