noun

la actitud

attitude

Es la forma en que una persona piensa o se comporta ante una situación o persona.

Definition & meaning

Actitud means attitude: a person’s way of thinking or feeling about something, or the manner in which they behave.

It can also refer to a posture or position, especially one that expresses a particular feeling or intention.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Feminine noun: la actitud; plural: las actitudes.
  • Derived from Latin aptitudo, meaning “fitness” or “aptitude.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • postura — a position or stance, often on an issue; it can be more specific than actitud.
  • disposición — an inclination or readiness to act.
  • comportamiento — behavior or conduct; it describes observable actions rather than an underlying attitude.

There is no direct antonym, but particular attitudes can be contrasted, such as positiva and negativa .

Common phrases & collocations

  • actitud positiva — a positive attitude
  • actitud negativa — a negative attitude
  • cambiar de actitud — to change one’s attitude
  • tener una buena actitud — to have a good attitude

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Examples

Su actitud ante los problemas es muy positiva.noun

His attitude towards problems is very positive.

Su actitud fue clara durante la conversación.noun

His attitude was clear during the conversation.

Su actitud en el trabajo siempre es admirable.noun

His attitude at work is always admirable.

Ella mantiene una actitud amable con todos.noun

She maintains a kind attitude toward everyone.

Su actitud frente al problema fue muy positiva.noun

His attitude toward the problem was very positive.

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