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combattivo

/kom.batˈti.vo/adjectiveC2
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Meaning

feisty, combative

  • Having a strong fighting spirit; combative, feisty, energetic in defending beliefs

In a sentence

La squadra ha mostrato un atteggiamento molto combattivo.

The team showed a very combative attitude.

È un'avvocata combattiva che non si arrende mai.

She is a feisty lawyer who never gives up.

I sindacati si sono presentati con uno spirito combattivo all'incontro.

The unions showed up at the meeting with a combative spirit.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
combattivomasculine · singular
combattivafeminine · singular
combattivimasculine · plural
combattivefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually has a positive connotation in Italian, describing determination rather than mere aggression.
  • Forms regular endings: -o, -a, -i, -e.

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