ofensiva

/ofenˈsiba/ · B2 · noun · f

offense

⚔️ ofensiva = offense + -iva; sounds like offensive, same Latin root offendere

Spanish ofensiva is a near twin of English offensive, from Latin offendere, to strike against. As a feminine noun it means a military or sports attack, an offensive, such as launching una ofensiva.

More Spanish words · How Spanish works