Spanish Conversation · Level 13
90 words
Spanish word
idea
Pronunciation
IPA/iˈðea/
Meaning
- feminine nounidea
Example
Tengo una idea.
I have an idea.
More examples
Se me ocurrió una idea para decorar la sala.
An idea occurred to me to decorate the living room.
Core concept
A mental concept used to explain, create, or decide.
Common phrases
tener una idea
have an idea
dar una idea
suggest an idea
se me ocurre una idea
An idea occurred to me
Similar words
opinión: A personal judgment or belief held about a particular matter.
pensamiento: A thought that arises in the mind, often briefly or spontaneously.
sugerencia: A suggestion offered to encourage someone to take a particular action.
propuesta: A formal proposal submitted for approval to carry out an action.
Definition in Spanish
Noción o juicio sobre algo que ayuda a explicar, crear o tomar decisiones; pensamiento que puede ser abstracto o concreto.
Word origin
Derives from Greek ἰδέα via Latin, originally meaning 'shape' or 'appearance' and later applied to abstract thoughts in Spanish.
Usage tips
- Spelled the same as English but does not always equal 'opinion'; it can mean a proposal, a vague notion, or a concrete plan depending on context.