What is the Spanish word for "negative"?

Learn how to say "negative" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

negative

Spanish

negativa

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Alternative translations of "negative"

negativo

Examples of how to use "negative" in Spanish

English
Try not to have such a negative outlook.
Spanish
Intenta no tener una actitud tan negativa.
English
Her comment sounded negative and unhelpful.
Spanish
Su comentario sonó negativo y poco útil.
English
The test results were negative today.
Spanish
Los resultados de la prueba fueron negativos hoy.
English
Try to avoid negative thoughts.
Spanish
Intenta evitar pensamientos negativos.
English
He has a negative attitude at work.
Spanish
Él tiene una actitud negativa en el trabajo.

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