Spanish word

creativo

Pronunciation

IPA/kɾeaˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectivecreative

Example

Necesitamos ideas creativas para la campaña.

We need creative ideas for the campaign.

Illustration for creativo (creative)

More examples

Mi amigo encontró una solución creativa al problema.

My friend found a creative solution to the problem.

Core concept

Person or thing producing original ideas.

Common phrases

  • idea creativa

    creative idea

  • solución creativa

    creative solution

  • pensamiento creativo

    creative thinking

Similar words

imaginativo: Imagines rich, concrete scenes and vivid inventive details.
original: Introduces eye-catching, previously unseen ideas or styles.
ingenioso: Applies clever improvisation and craft to overcome problems.
innovador: Develops and implements novel methods that transform routines.

Definition in Spanish

Califica a quien o a aquello que produce ideas, soluciones o obras con originalidad e imaginación.

Word origin

From Latin creare 'to create' plus the adjectival suffix -ivus, which evolved into Spanish -ivo and gives creativo the sense of being able to create.

Usage tips

  • Adjectives agree in gender and number, so creativo becomes creativa for feminine and creativos/creativas for plural, a common trap for English speakers.

Other meanings

  • originaladjective
  • imaginativeadjective

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