reacio

La empresa se mostró reacia a publicar los datos.
The company was reluctant to release the data.
Es reacio a cambiar de opinión.
He is reluctant to change his mind.
Aunque estaba reacia, aceptó hablar con él.
Although she was reluctant, she agreed to speak to him.
El médico era reacio a prometer una cura rápida.
The doctor was reluctant to promise a quick cure.
Muchos vecinos eran reacios al proyecto.
Many residents were opposed to the project.

Similar words

reticente

remiso

renuente

contrario

resistente

Es reacio a cambiar de opinión.
He is reluctant to change his mind.
La empresa se mostró reacia a publicar los datos.
The company was reluctant to release the data.
Muchos vecinos eran reacios al proyecto.
Many residents were opposed to the project.
Aunque estaba reacia, aceptó hablar con él.
Although she was reluctant, she agreed to speak to him.
El médico era reacio a prometer una cura rápida.
The doctor was reluctant to promise a quick cure.

renuente

reticente

remiso

resistente

contrario

The older Spanish adjective is linked to the idea of resistance; its exact origin is uncertain.

What does reacio mean?

Reluctant or resistant to something.

What preposition follows it?

Usually a: reacio a cambiar.

What is the feminine form?

Reacia.

Does it mean refusal has already happened?

No. It describes an unwilling attitude.

Can it describe an organisation?

Yes, if it resists a proposed action.

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