agresivo
/ah-greh-SEE-boh/
aggressive
Agresivo can describe someone showing hostility or a tendency to attack.
agresivo(adjective)
aggressive
?showing hostility or a tendency to attack
hostile
?showing unfriendliness
,violent
?physical aggression
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Gender and Number
Since this is a describing word, change the ending to '-a' for girls/feminine objects, '-os' for groups of boys, and '-as' for groups of girls.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Double 'G' Trap
Mistake: "aggresivo"
Correction: agresivo (only one 'g' in Spanish!)
⭐ Usage Tips
Word Order
Usually, put 'agresivo' after the thing you are describing, like 'un gato agresivo'.
Agresivo can also mean being bold, forceful, or determined in achieving a goal.
agresivo(adjective)
bold
?forceful or determined in business or strategy
forceful
?showing strength and determination
,dynamic
?energetic and go-getting
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Is it positive or negative?
In business or sports, being 'agresivo' is often a good thing—it means you are determined and brave!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: agresivo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The aggressive girls'?
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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'.