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ofensiva

offensive, military offensive

noun oh-fen-SEE-bah Less Common

Usage Note

Ofensiva is the feminine noun form used in military and political contexts (lanzar una ofensiva = 'to launch an offensive'). The adjective ofensivo/a means offensive or insulting. Do not confuse the noun ofensiva with the adjective ofensiva in phrases like arma ofensiva—context and article use distinguish them.

Examples

"Las tropas lanzaron una ofensiva al amanecer."

Natural Translation

The troops launched an offensive at dawn.

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