Agresivo
Example: Su comportamiento agresivo causó problemas en la reunión familiar.
Definition
"Agresivo" describes a behavior or attitude characterized by readiness to attack or confront, often causing conflict or tension. It can refer to someone who is forceful, hostile, or assertive in interactions, as in 'His aggressive behavior caused problems at the family gathering.'
Etymology
The word "agresivo" comes from the Latin verb 'aggredi,' meaning 'to attack' or 'to approach.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe a confrontational or forceful demeanor. Did you know? The root 'aggredi' also gives rise to the English word 'aggressive,' showing their common origin.
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"Agresivo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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