positive

S2 W1

BrE /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ AmE /ˈpɑːzətɪv/

adjective en → es

1 OPTIMISTIC [predicative] A2

having or showing a good or hopeful attitude towards difficult situations and problems

optimista, positivo/a

  • be positive about something

Collocations positive outlook · positive attitude

  • She's always very positive about her future.

    Ella siempre tiene una actitud muy positiva sobre su futuro.

2 GOOD [predicative] B1

good or useful; having a good effect

bueno, favorable, positivo/a

  • be positive about something

Collocations positive result · positive change

  • The news was very positive.

    Las noticias fueron muy buenas.

1 TEST RESULT [predicative] B2

showing that a person has an illness or disease, especially when this is unexpected

positivo (en una prueba)

  • be positive for something

Collocations positive test result · positive diagnosis

  • The blood test was positive.

    La prueba de sangre fue positiva.

1 ELECTRICITY [predicative] C1

relating to electricity that flows in one direction, from the positive terminal of a battery or generator to the negative terminal

positivo (en electricidad)

  • be positive

Collocations positive charge · positive voltage

  • The battery is now fully charged and positive.

    La batería está ahora completamente cargada y con carga positiva.