assertivo

/asɛʁˈtʃivu/

adjective B2

o (masc.) a (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: common. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Forms

feminine
assertiva
plural
assertivos

Meaning

  1. assertive

Usage notes

Descreve alguém que expressa sua opinião de forma clara e respeitosa.

Practice

1 What does assertivo mean?

2 Fill the gap: Um líder ___ comunica suas ideias com clareza.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches assertivo?

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