Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

 
 

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

Adjective edit

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 edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Adjective edit

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

  1. offensive
    Synonym: ultrajante

Further reading edit