ofensivo

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From Medieval Latin offēnsīvus, from Latin offēnsus, past participle of offendō (to offend). By surface analysis, ofenso +‎ -ivo.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ivu
  • Hyphenation: o‧fen‧si‧vo

Adjective

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ofensivo (feminine ofensiva, masculine plural ofensivos, feminine plural ofensivas)

  1. offensive (causing offence)
  2. (military, sports) offensive (relating to attacks)
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Spanish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Medieval Latin offēnsīvus, from Latin offēnsus, past participle of offendō (to offend). By surface analysis, ofenso +‎ -ivo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ofenˈsibo/ [o.fẽnˈsi.β̞o]
  • Rhymes: -ibo
  • Syllabification: o‧fen‧si‧vo

Adjective

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ofensivo (feminine ofensiva, masculine plural ofensivos, feminine plural ofensivas)

  1. offensive
    Synonym: ultrajante

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