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"Provoking" is a form of "provoking", an adjective which is often translated as "irritante". "Provocative" is an adjective which is often translated as "provocador". Learn more about the difference between "provocative" and "provoking" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. provocador
The audience responded violently to his provocative and racist comments.El público respondió con violencia a sus comentarios provocadores y racistas.
2. (seductive)
a. provocativo
Jeff, trying to look provocative, waved coyly at Florinda.Jeff, intentando verse provocativo, le saludó con coquetería a Florinda.
a. que hace reflexionar
Have you seen his latest book? It's very provocative. - I have seen it, and it's not provocative, it's incendiary.¿Has visto su último libro? Te hace reflexionar. - Lo he visto y no, no te hace reflexionar, es incendiario.
