provocative

BrE /prəˈvɒkətɪv/ AmE /prəˈvɑːkətɪv/

adjective en → es

1 STIMULATE REACTION [attributive, predicative] B2

intended to cause a strong reaction, especially anger or surprise

provocativo, estimulante de reacciones

  • a provocative comment/question

Collocations provocative question · provocative statement

  • Her provocative comments caused a lot of debate.

    Sus comentarios provocativos causaron mucho debate.

2 SEXUALLY ATTRACTION [attributive] C1

designed to attract sexual attention or interest

erótico, sugerente

  • a provocative dress/outfit

Collocations provocative clothing · provocative pose

  • She wore a very provocative outfit to the party.

    Ella llevó un atuendo muy provocativo a la fiesta.