agresivo
/aɡɾeˈsibo/
The Spanish word for aggressive is agresivo.
Agresivo is an adjective used to describe behavior that is aggressive.
Meaning: aggressive behavior (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term bronco(a) is an informal word used in some Latin American regions to describe someone who is rough, tough or prone to aggressive behavior.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it describes, using the feminine form agresiva for feminine nouns. The masculine plural form agresivos is used when describing a group of males or a mixed-gender group. The feminine plural form agresivas is used when describing a group consisting entirely of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡɾeˈsibo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking business contexts, being described as agresivo is actually a compliment. It can refer to a person who is highly proactive, ambitious, and driven to succeed in a competitive market.
- In some contexts, agresivo can be used to describe a scent or a flavor that is 'sharp' or 'overpowering', such as a very strong vinegar or perfume.
- Spanish lacks a single word for the English 'passive-aggressive', usually requiring a descriptive phrase like agresividad pasiva.
Examples in context
- No seas tan agresivo.Don't be so aggressive.This sentence is useful for telling someone not to be so aggressive using agresivo.Tatoeba #9188741 by ignacio, translation #9188527 by CK
- Tienes que ser más agresivo.You've got to be more aggressive.This sentence is useful for saying someone must be more aggressive using agresivo.Tatoeba #4921286 by Shishir, translation #4915868 by CK
- Yanni es demasiado agresivo.Yanni is too aggressive.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is too aggressive using agresivo.Tatoeba #10024847 by manufrutos, translation #10023789 by Amastan
- El gerente se mostró agresivo durante la reunión.The manager displayed aggression during the meeting.
- Los manifestantes se volvieron combativos frente a la negativa del gobierno.The protesters became combative in response to the government's refusal.
- El ladrón utilizó una actitud violenta para intimidar a la víctima.The thief used a violent attitude to intimidate the victim.
- No le hables, está de mal humor y se pone muy arisco.Don't talk to him, he's in a bad mood and gets very irritable.
- El tipo parecía bronco, mejor no te metas con él.The guy seemed tough, it's better not to mess with him.
- No tolero a las personas pesadas que siempre buscan pelea.I can't stand people who are constantly looking for a fight.
- Carlos es muy peleador, siempre está buscando una discusión.Carlos is very combative, he is always looking for an argument.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a neighbor's behavior.
- MateoEl vecino es muy agresivo.The neighbor is very aggressive.
- ElenaSí, me dio mucho miedo.Yes, he scared me a lot.
- MateoNo es un hombre amable.He is not a kind man.
- ElenaEs un comportamiento muy agresivo.It is very aggressive behavior.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry agresivo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
