-ive

-ivo

-ive(ihv)

suffix

1. (that has tendency or relation; often used with verbs or nouns to form adjectives)

a. -ivo

The generic medication has the same active ingredients as the name brand medication.

El medicamento genérico tiene los mismos ingredientes activos que el medicamento de marca.

b. -tor

The tornado was destructive than expected.

El tornado fue menos destructor que lo esperado

c. -az

This medication has been proven effective against coughs.

Este medicamento ha demostrado ser eficaz contra la tos.

d. -nte

Molly has an impressive résumé.

Molly tiene un curriculum impresionante.

e. -al

Everyone who was hoping for a substantive debate was deeply disappointed.

Todos los que estaban esperando un debate sustancial se decepcionaron profundamente.

f. -ado

My sister's name is derivative of my grandmother's name.

El nombre de mi hermana es derivado del nombre de mi abuela.

g. -oso

I took my new computer back to the store because it was defective.

Devolví la computadora nueva a la tienda porque estaba defectuosa.

2. (agent of an action; used with verbs to form nouns)

a. -ivo

Norman is a high-ranking executive.

Norman es un ejecutivo de alto rango.

b. -dor

The conservatives are holding a convention next week.

Los conservadores llevarán a cabo una convención la semana próxima.

c. -ante

Nelly is a representative of a pharmaceutical company.

Nelly es una representante de una compañía farmacéutica.

d. -iva

The EU has issued a new directive on privacy.

La UE emitió una nueva directiva en materia de privacidad.

e. -ado

Becky became a millionaire buying and selling derivatives.

Becky se hizo millonaria comprando y vendiendo derivados.