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agresividad

aggressiveness

noun ah-greh-see-bee-DAHD Rare

Usage Note

Agresividad can carry a negative connotation (hostility, violence) or a neutral-to-positive sporting one (competitive drive). The adjective is agresivo/a. In business or sports commentary the positive sense ('assertiveness') is common, so context matters.

Examples

"Su agresividad en el campo sorprendió al rival."

Natural Translation

His aggressiveness on the pitch surprised the opponent.

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