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"Afirmativa" is a form of "afirmativa", a noun which is often translated as "affirmative answer". "Negativa" is a form of "negativa", a noun which is often translated as "refusal". Learn more about the difference between "afirmativa" and "negativa" below.
la afirmativa(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. affirmative answer
El candidato recibió una afirmativa y el siguiente lunes comenzó su nuevo trabajo.The candidate got an affirmative answer and he started his new job the following Monday.
la negativa(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (rejection)
a. refusal
Ante su negativa a brindarnos fondos, nos vimos obligados a salir a pedir donaciones.Confronted with their refusal to grant us funds, we were forced to go out and ask for donations.
2. (negation)
a. denial
Su negativa no sorprendió a nadie. Todos sabíamos que no se iba a declarar culpable.His denial didn't surprise anybody. We knew he wouldn't plead guilty.
