ofensivo
ofensivo
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ofensivo(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (insulting)
a. offensive
La gerencia demostró una actitud ofensiva con los trabajadores que presentaron la queja.Management's attitude toward the workers who filed the complaint was offensive.
b. rude
La publicidad de productos de belleza suele recurrir a imágenes discriminatorias y ofensivas.Beauty product advertising often uses discriminatory, rude images.
2. (military and sports)
a. offensive
Las nuevas autoridades buscan aumentar el potencial ofensivo de la alianza.The new authorities are seeking to increase the offensive potential of the alliance.
ofensivoadjective
Copyright © 2006 Harrap Publishers LimitedAn adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. offensive
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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