positiva
/po-see-TEE-vah/
positive
Positiva used to describe a positive attitude or feeling.
positiva(Adjective)
positive
?attitude, outlook, or feeling
,good
?describing an outcome or effect
optimistic
?describing a person
,constructive
?describing criticism or feedback
📝 In Action
Ella siempre tiene una actitud muy positiva ante los desafíos.
A1She always has a very positive attitude towards challenges.
La reunión tuvo una influencia positiva en el equipo.
A2The meeting had a positive influence on the team.
La crítica fue positiva y nos ayudó a mejorar.
B1The criticism was constructive and helped us improve.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'positiva' ends in -a, it must describe a feminine singular noun, like 'actitud' (attitude) or 'influencia' (influence).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "Usar 'un actitud positivo' (Incorrectly mixing feminine noun 'actitud' with masculine adjective 'positivo')."
Correction: Use 'una actitud positiva'. Remember adjectives must match the thing they describe.
⭐ Usage Tips
Usually uses SER
When talking about someone's general character or a permanent fact, use 'ser': 'Ella es positiva' (She is a positive person).
Positiva referring to a positive test result or confirmation.
📝 In Action
La prueba de embarazo salió positiva.
B1The pregnancy test came back positive.
Recibimos una respuesta positiva a nuestra solicitud de visa.
B2We received a positive (affirmative) response to our visa application.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Results
When describing a test result, you often use the verb 'salir' (to come out) or 'dar' (to give) with 'positiva': 'La prueba dio positiva'.
Positiva meaning a photographic positive print or image (the final developed picture).
positiva(Noun)
positive
?photographic print or image
positive degree
?grammar term (the simple form of an adjective)
📝 In Action
El fotógrafo imprimió la positiva a partir del negativo.
C1The photographer printed the positive from the negative.
La palabra 'rápida' está en grado positiva.
C2The word 'rápida' is in the positive degree (simple form).
💡 Grammar Points
Noun Use
As a noun, 'la positiva' is most often used in specialized fields like photography to contrast with 'el negativo' (the negative).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: positiva
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'positiva' to describe an emotional state?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'ser' or 'estar' with 'positiva'?
You almost always use 'ser' (to be) because 'positiva' usually describes a permanent quality or a confirmed fact: 'Ella es positiva' (She is a positive person) or 'La prueba es positiva' (The test is confirmed as positive).
What is the masculine form of 'positiva'?
The masculine form is 'positivo'. You must use 'positivo' when describing a masculine noun, such as 'un resultado positivo' (a positive result).