positively

S2 W2

BrE /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/ AmE /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/

adverb en → es

1 CERTAINLY B2

used for emphasizing that something is definitely true or certain to happen

definitivamente, absolutamente

  • be positively + adj

Collocations positively sure · positively convinced

  • She is positively sure of her decision.

    Ella está absolutamente segura de su decisión.

2 IN A POSITIVE WAY B1

in a way that shows you are enthusiastic or optimistic about something

de manera positiva, entusiastamente

  • adv + adj

Collocations positively charming · positively delightful

  • He was positively glowing with happiness.

    Él estaba radiante de felicidad.

1 MEDICALLY C1

used to describe a medical test result that shows the presence of something harmful, such as an illness or drug

positivo (en pruebas médicas)

  • be positively + adj

Collocations positively tested for HIV · a positive result

  • The patient's blood test was positively confirmed.

    La prueba de sangre del paciente fue confirmada positivamente.

2 ELECTRICITY C1

used to describe the positive terminal of a battery or electrical circuit

positivo (en electricidad)

  • the positively charged terminal

Collocations positive charge · negative charge

  • Connect the wire to the battery's positive terminal.

    Conecte el cable al polo positivo de la batería.