Spanish word

genialidad

Pronunciation

IPA/xenjaliˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine noungenius

Example

La genialidad del pintor se ve en cada cuadro.

The painter's genius can be seen in every painting.

Illustration for genialidad (genius)

More examples

Ideaste una genialidad para solucionar el problema.

You came up with a stroke of genius to solve the problem.

Core concept

The quality of extraordinary inventiveness shown in novel solutions or works.

Common phrases

  • hacer una genialidad

    perform a feat of genius

  • idear una genialidad

    come up with a stroke of genius

Similar words

genio: Exceptional innate intelligence or talent evident in remarkable achievements.
ingenio: Quick practical cleverness that finds resourceful solutions to concrete problems.
creatividad: Capacity to generate new ideas and original approaches across contexts.
talento: Natural aptitude in a particular area, showing notable skill and ease.

Definition in Spanish

Talento o facultad excepcional para crear soluciones, obras o ideas nuevas que sorprenden por su originalidad.

Word origin

Built from genial plus -idad, with genial tracing to Latin genius for natural talent, producing an abstract noun for exceptional inventiveness.

Usage tips

  • Common Spanish phrasing is la genialidad de + person or work, so speakers often name what demonstrates the genius rather than using the word alone.

Other meanings

  • brilliancenoun
  • originalitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • genialingeniousadjective
  • genialmenteingeniouslyadverb

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