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ofensivo

offensive

adjective oh-fen-SEE-boh Less Common

Usage Note

Ofensivo describes something that causes offence or insult, but in sport and military contexts it means 'attacking/offensive' (juego ofensivo). The related noun la ofensiva means 'the offensive' (a military or sporting attack). Four forms: ofensivo, ofensiva, ofensivos, ofensivas.

Examples

"Su comentario fue muy ofensivo."

Natural Translation

His comment was very offensive.

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