Inactiva

Inactiva is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective inactivo, used to describe something that is not active, not functioning, or not in operation. It appears in everyday language as well as technical contexts to modify nouns such as cuenta inactiva (an inactive account), máquina inactiva (an inactive machine), or periodo inactivo (an inactive period). The masculine form is inactivo, and the plural forms are inactivos (masculine) and inactivas (feminine).

Etymology and grammar: inactiva derives from the prefix in- meaning negation and activus meaning active, tracing back to Latin. Like other Spanish adjectives, it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies and is often found in phrases such as estado inactivo or proceso inactivo.

Usage: inactiva can refer to any state characterized by a lack of activity or operation. In technology and computing, common expressions include pantalla inactiva (inactive screen) or cuenta inactiva (inactive account). In broader contexts, it can describe people, devices, or processes that are not currently engaged or functioning. In biology or medicine, related terms such as inactivado or inactivation are typically used to describe a process or a product rendered inactive; inactiva as a standalone descriptor is less common in technical jargon.

See also: inactivo, inactivación, inactive (English). Notes and examples are found in Spanish-language dictionaries and usage corpora.