🇬🇧🇪🇸 affirmative - sí : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "affirmative" ("sí"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
An affirmative is a word or statement that shows you agree with something or that your answer is “yes.” For example, saying “yes,” “sure,” or “absolutely” are all affirmatives, because they all mean you accept or agree with what was said.
The dog’s wagging tail was a fluffy affirmative to, “Do you want another treat?”
When the dentist asked, “Do you floss every day?” my silence was definitely not an affirmative.
My friend raised both hands, both feet, and an eyebrow as an extreme affirmative to, “Who wants to go to the amusement park?”
Mom’s raised eyebrow was not an affirmative to my idea of replacing vegetables with ice cream forever.
The volcano gave a smoky affirmative by rumbling loudly when the scientist asked if it was still active.
On the roof a child holds a trembling kitten and asks the man for help. He gives an affirmative, a quiet affirmative with a nod, then a cheerful affirmative as he moves the ladder, a shouted affirmative to the crew, and a final gentle affirmative as the kitten is safe. The child sobs and smiles.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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