Spanish Conversation · Level 102
59 words
Spanish word
idear
Pronunciation
IPA/iðeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbthink of
Example
¿Puedes idear algo para mi regalo?
Can you think of something for my gift?
More examples
El equipo debe idear una estrategia para mejorar las ventas.
The team must devise a strategy to improve sales.
Core concept
Thinking up a concrete plan or proposal.
Common phrases
idear una estrategia
devise a strategy
idear un proyecto
devise a project
idear una alternativa
devise an alternative
Similar words
pensar: Performs general thinking or reflection without a specific aim.
proponer: Suggests an idea or recommendation for consideration by others.
planear: Designs the sequence and procedures for carrying out an action.
imaginar: Visualizes scenes, characters, or situations in the mind.
Definition in Spanish
Crear mentalmente una idea o un plan pensado para un propósito concreto.
Word origin
From the noun idea plus the Spanish verb suffix -ar, with idea ultimately from Greek ἰδέα via Latin.
Usage tips
- Used to ask someone to devise a concrete solution or plan, as in '¿Puedes idear algo para...?', rather than to mean general thinking.
Other meanings
- deviseverb
Related words
- ideaideanoun
- ideadoconceivedadjective