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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