negatibo
negatíbo with stress marks
negative; expressing denial
Usage Note
Negatibo is borrowed from Spanish negativo and is used across multiple domains: medicine, photography, grammar, and informally to describe a pessimistic attitude. The word is understood and used across all age groups and registers in the Philippines.
Examples
" Negatibo ang resulta. "
Natural Translation
The result is negative.
Literal Translation
Negative the result.
" Huwag mong hayaan na makaapekto sa iyo ang mga negatibo na komento ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Don't let the negative comments of others affect you.
Literal Translation
Don't you let that affect to you the plural negative that comment of others.
" Negatibo ang isip mo kaya parati kang nababalisa, subukan mo namang tumingin sa mas magandang panig. "
Natural Translation
Your thinking is negative, that's why you're always anxious; try to look at the brighter side instead.
Literal Translation
Negative the mind your so always you-LINK anxious, try you however-LINK looking at-the more good-LINK side.
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