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provocative in Spanish

provocative in Spanish is provocativo, provocador — provocative means likely to cause a strong reaction, especially anger or annoyance.

provocative in Spanish

provocativo
adj
Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.
provocador
adj
Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.

What does "provocative" mean?

  1. adj Likely to cause a strong reaction, especially anger or annoyance.
    "His provocative remarks about the judge caused an uproar in the courtroom."
  2. adj Deliberately sexy or arousing in a suggestive way.
    "The magazine cover featured a provocative photo shoot."
  3. adj Tending to stimulate thought, discussion, or debate.
    "It was a provocative essay that challenged readers to rethink their assumptions."

provocative in a sentence

  • His provocative remarks about the judge caused an uproar in the courtroom.
  • The magazine cover featured a provocative photo shoot.
  • It was a provocative essay that challenged readers to rethink their assumptions.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "provocative" in Spanish?

"provocative" in Spanish is provocativo, provocador. provocative means: Likely to cause a strong reaction, especially anger or annoyance.

How do you use "provocative" in a sentence?

Example: "His provocative remarks about the judge caused an uproar in the courtroom." In Spanish, "provocative" is provocativo, provocador.

Are there other ways to say "provocative" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "provocative": provocativo, provocador.

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