agresivo
“agresivo” means “aggressive” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
aggressive
Also: hostile, violent
📝 In Action
Mi perro no es agresivo, solo quiere jugar.
A1My dog is not aggressive; he just wants to play.
Me asusté porque me habló con un tono muy agresivo.
B1I got scared because he spoke to me in a very aggressive tone.
bold
Also: forceful, dynamic
📝 In Action
Necesitamos un plan de marketing más agresivo para ganar clientes.
B2We need a more bold marketing plan to win customers.
Es un jugador muy agresivo en la cancha.
B1He is a very forceful player on the court.
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Quick Quiz: agresivo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The aggressive girls'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'aggressus', which means 'to step toward' or 'to approach with intent to attack'.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'agresivo' always a bad word in Spanish?
Not always! While it often describes mean behavior, in sports or business it can be a compliment meaning 'determined' or 'bold'.
Does it have two Gs like in English?
No! This is a very common mistake. Spanish words rarely use double 'g'. It is spelled with just one: 'agresivo'.