La negativa
Example: La negativa del jefe complicó la aprobación del proyecto.
Definition
"La negativa" refers to the act or instance of saying no or refusing something. It expresses rejection or denial, as in the example phrase where the boss's refusal complicated the approval of the project.
Etymology
The term "la negativa" comes from the Spanish adjective "negativo," which itself derives from the Latin verb "negare," meaning 'to deny.' Over time, it evolved into a noun form to indicate the act of refusal or denial. Did you know that "negare" is also the root of the English word 'negative'?
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"La negativa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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