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"Definitive" is an adjective which is often translated as "definitivo", and "definite" is an adjective which is also often translated as "definitivo". Learn more about the difference between "definitive" and "definite" below.
definitive(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (final)
a. definitivo
Bill claims to have the definitive answer on whether it's best to fold or roll your clothes when you pack.Bill dice tener la respuesta definitiva sobre si es mejor doblar o enrollar la ropa al hacer las maletas.
a. de mayor autoridad
According to historians, she wrote the definitive book on the War of 1812.Según los historiadores, ella escribió el libro de mayor autoridad sobre la guerra de 1812.
b. insuperable
Marner's performance is no doubt the definitive interpretation of the role of Dracula.La versión de Marner es, sin duda, una interpretación insuperable del papel de Drácula.
definite(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (final)
a. definitivo
We will consider your request and give you a definite answer by the end of the month.Consideraremos su solicitud y le daremos una respuesta definitiva antes de fin de mes.
2. (fixed)
a. definitivo
What are you doing for Christmas? - We don't have any definite plans yet.¿Qué van a hacer en Navidad? - Todavía no tenemos ningún plan definitivo.
3. (evident)
a. claro
The police have concluded that there is a definite pattern to these murders.La policía concluyó que estos asesinatos siguen una pauta clara.
b. indudable
We noticed a definite improvement in skin texture after using the product.Notamos una mejora indudable en la textura del cutis después de aplicar el producto.
4. (sure)
a. seguro
After looking at the body, he was quite definite that it wasn't his father.Tras ver el cadáver, estaba totalmente seguro de que no era su padre.
a. firme
Sometimes you have to take a very definite stand on an issue.A veces hay que adoptar una posición muy firme con respecto a una cuestión.
b. terminante
"I'm sorry. That's not convenient for me," she said in a definite tone."Lo siento, pero no me resulta conveniente", dijo en tono terminante.
a. definido
Your new hairstyle gives your hair a definite shape.Tu nuevo peinado le da una forma definida a tu cabello.
