How to Say "affirmative" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “affirmative” is “afirmativo” — use 'afirmativo' when you mean a simple 'yes' or a positive confirmation, like agreeing to something or giving a positive response.
afirmativo
ah-feer-mah-TEE-bohafiɾmaˈtiβo
Examples
Recibimos una respuesta afirmativa del director.
We received an affirmative response from the director.
El resultado de la votación fue afirmativo.
The result of the vote was positive.
Hacer oraciones afirmativas es el primer paso para aprender español.
Making affirmative sentences is the first step in learning Spanish.
—¿Estás en posición? —Afirmativo.
—Are you in position? —Affirmative.
Matching the word it describes
This word changes to 'afirmativa' if you are talking about something feminine, like 'la respuesta'.
Where to put it
In Spanish, describing words like this usually come after the person or thing they are describing (e.g., 'voto afirmativo').
Using it as a standalone word
When used alone as a response, it doesn't need to change its ending—it's always 'afirmativo'.
Using it for 'good vibes'
Mistake: “Soy una persona muy afirmativa.”
Correction: Soy una persona muy positiva.
Using it in casual talk
Mistake: “—¿Quieres pizza? —Afirmativo.”
Correction: —¿Quieres pizza? —Sí.
afirmativo
Examples
—¿Estás en posición? —Afirmativo.
—Are you in position? —Affirmative.
positivo
poh-see-TEE-vohposiˈtiβo
Examples
Necesito una respuesta positiva antes de firmar el contrato.
I need a definite answer before signing the contract.
La ley positiva es aquella que está escrita y establecida.
Positive law is that which is written and established.
Afirmativo vs. Positivo
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