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I.positive [Am ˈpɑzədɪv, Brit ˈpɒzɪtɪv] ADJ

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1.1. positive:

positive number/quantity

positivo

positive electrode

positivo

positive ion

catión m

positive ion

ión m positivo

the test was positive MED

el análisis dio positivo

1.2. positive PHOTO:

positive image/print

positivo

1.3. positive LING:

positive degree/form

positivo

2.1. positive (constructive):

positive attitude

positivo

positive criticism

constructivo

that's not the attitude, try positive thinking

cambia de actitud, intenta ser más positivo

look on the positive side

mira lo positivo or el lado positivo

2.2. positive (for the good):

positive influence/development

positivo

a positive experience

una experiencia positiva

3. positive (definite):

there is no positive evidence

no hay pruebas concluyentes or definitivas or fehacientes

the group still lacks a positive identity

al grupo todavía le falta una identidad definida

4. positive (absolute):

positive attr

auténtico

positive attr

verdadero

it's a positive disgrace

es una auténtica or verdadera vergüenza

5.1. positive (decisive):

positive

categórico

she's very positive in her likes and dislikes

es muy categórica en sus preferencias

what we need is positive leadership

lo que necesitamos es un liderazgo firme

5.2. positive (sure) inf pred:

are you sure? — positive

¿estás seguro? — segurísimo or más que seguro

I'm positive I've met him before

estoy segurísima de que lo conozco

she was positive about the date/having seen him

estaba muy segura de la fecha/de haberlo visto

II.positive [Am ˈpɑzədɪv, Brit ˈpɒzɪtɪv] N

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1. positive U (constructive element):

the positive

lo positivo

the positive

los aspectos positivos

2.1. positive C PHOTO:

positive

positivo m

2.2. positive C C MATH:

only one of these values is a positive

solo uno de estos valores es positivo

2.3. positive LING:

positive C C

positivo m

Rhesus-positive, Rh-positive [Am ˌrisəs ˈpɑzədɪv, Brit ˌriːsəs ˈpɒzətɪv] ADJ MED

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false positive [fɑls ˈpɑzətɪv, fɒls ˈpɒzətɪv] N

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false positive

falso positivo m

false positive

positivo m falso

HIV-positive ADJ

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HIV-positive

seropositivo

HIV-positive

portador del VIH

HIV-positive

portador del sida

proof positive N U

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proof positive

prueba f concluyente

positive discrimination N U Brit

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positive discrimination

discriminación f positiva

positive feedback N U

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1. positive feedback (to idea, prototype):

positive feedback

reacción f positiva

2. positive feedback BIOL:

positive feedback

retroalimentación f positiva

3. positive feedback ELECTRON:

positive feedback

realimentación f positiva

positive vetting N U

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positive vetting

investigación f de antecedentes

Rh positive [ˌɑːreɪtʃ ˈpɒzɪtɪv] ADJ

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Rhesus-positive, Rh-positive [Am ˌrisəs ˈpɑzədɪv, Brit ˌriːsəs ˈpɒzətɪv] ADJ MED

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positivo

positive spec

positivo

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positive [ˈpɒzətɪv, Am ˈpɑ:zət̬ɪv] ADJ

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1. positive a. ELEC, MATH:

positive

positivo, -a

positive criticism

crítica f constructiva

to think positive

ser positivo

2. positive MED:

HIV positive

seropositivo, -a

3. positive (certain):

positive

definitivo, -a

positive proof

concluyente

to be positive about sth

estar seguro de algo

(absolutely) positive!

¡segurísimo!

4. positive (complete):

positive

auténtico, -a

a positive miracle

un verdadero milagro

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positive/negative feedback

reacción f positiva/negativa

the minus/positive pole

el polo negativo/positivo

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seropositivo (-a)

HIV-positive

positivo

positive (test result)

falso positivo

false positive

electrodo positivo/negativo

positive/negative electrode

positivo (-a)

positive

dar positivo

to test positive

dar positivo en las pruebas del VIH

to test HIV-positive

la prueba del coronavirus le dio positiva

he/she tested positive for coronavirus

respuesta afirmativa

positive answer

positive criticism

crítica f constructiva

to think positive

ser positivo

HIV positive

seropositivo, -a

to be positive about sth

estar seguro de algo

(absolutely) positive!

¡segurísimo!

a positive miracle

un verdadero milagro

the minus/positive pole

el polo negativo/positivo

positive/negative feedback

reacción f positiva/negativa

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Building stronger and positive relationships within oneself and among others are the goals for transformation. en.wikipedia.org

Reception for this album was quite positive among fans and critics and received the highest chart position for the band yet. en.wikipedia.org

When released in 1981, the album's reception was positive. en.wikipedia.org

Pym has had a positive effect on the world, and can again. en.wikipedia.org

Positive memories appear to be more resistant to forgetting. en.wikipedia.org

She's also a very positive and powerful person. en.wikipedia.org

The album received positive reviews from music critics. en.wikipedia.org

The band performs for schools, aiming to promote positive values through music. en.wikipedia.org

Her performance was met with generally positive reviews. en.wikipedia.org

I don't know why he was so positive about his being deaf. en.wikipedia.org

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I.positive [Am ˈpɑzədɪv, Brit ˈpɒzɪtɪv] ADJ

1.1. positive:

1.2. positive PHOTO:

1.3. positive LING:

2.1. positive (constructive):

2.2. positive (for the good):

3. positive (definite):

4. positive (absolute):

5.1. positive (decisive):

5.2. positive (sure) inf pred:

II.positive [Am ˈpɑzədɪv, Brit ˈpɒzɪtɪv] N

1. positive U (constructive element):

2.1. positive C PHOTO:

2.2. positive C C MATH:

2.3. positive LING:

Rhesus-positive, Rh-positive [Am ˌrisəs ˈpɑzədɪv, Brit ˌriːsəs ˈpɒzətɪv] ADJ MED

false positive [fɑls ˈpɑzətɪv, fɒls ˈpɒzətɪv] N

HIV-positive ADJ

proof positive N U

positive discrimination N U Brit

positive feedback N U

1. positive feedback (to idea, prototype):

2. positive feedback BIOL:

3. positive feedback ELECTRON:

positive vetting N U

Rh positive [ˌɑːreɪtʃ ˈpɒzɪtɪv] ADJ

Rh positive → Rhesus-positive

See also Rhesus-positive

Rhesus-positive, Rh-positive [Am ˌrisəs ˈpɑzədɪv, Brit ˌriːsəs ˈpɒzətɪv] ADJ MED

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positive [ˈpɒzətɪv, Am ˈpɑ:zət̬ɪv] ADJ

1. positive a. ELEC, MATH:

2. positive MED:

3. positive (certain):

4. positive (complete):

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