Spanish word

imaginativo

Pronunciation

IPA/imaxinaˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveimaginative

Example

Eres muy imaginativo.

You're very imaginative.

Illustration for imaginativo (imaginative)

More examples

En la conversación, intenta ser imaginativo para proponer soluciones.

In the conversation, try to be imaginative to propose solutions.

Core concept

An unexpected solution doodled on a napkin.

Common phrases

  • ser imaginativo

    be imaginative

  • muy imaginativo

    very imaginative

  • ideas imaginativas

    imaginative ideas

Similar words

creativo: Produces new, practical ideas or methods for solving problems.
ingenioso: Finds clever, resourceful solutions through quick thinking and ingenuity.
original: Presents distinctive, uncommon approaches or ideas that feel fresh.
fantasioso: Creates vivid, unreal images and indulges in fanciful daydreaming.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra originalidad en ideas, soluciones o expresiones al usar la imaginación para crear algo nuevo o poco común.

Word origin

Derived from Latin imaginare 'to picture', Spanish uses the adjective-forming suffix -tivo so imaginativo literally means 'inclined to imagine'.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish creativo is more common for practical problem-solving, while imaginativo highlights novelty or fantasy.

Other meanings

  • creativeadjective
  • fancifuladjective

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