creación
“creación” means “creation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
creation, establishment
Also: making
📝 In Action
La creación de un nuevo sistema de transporte es esencial.
A2The creation of a new transport system is essential.
Dedica mucho tiempo a la creación de sus personajes.
B1She dedicates a lot of time to the creation of her characters.
creation, design
Also: work
📝 In Action
Esa escultura es una creación maravillosa.
B1That sculpture is a marvelous creation.
Su última creación literaria fue un éxito de ventas.
B2His latest literary creation (work) was a bestseller.
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Words that translate to "creación" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: creación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'creación' to mean the *result* or *product*?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *creatio*, meaning 'the act of producing' or 'the thing produced.' It entered Spanish early and kept its original meaning.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'creación' use the letter C instead of S?
The spelling reflects its Latin origin (*creatio*). In most of Spain, the 'c' before 'i' or 'e' sounds like the 'th' in 'think' (/θ/), while in Latin America, it sounds like an 's' (/s/). Regardless of pronunciation, the spelling remains 'creación'.
Is 'La Creación' (capitalized) always about religion?
When capitalized, 'La Creación' often refers specifically to the biblical or divine creation of the world and the universe. When lowercase, 'la creación' refers to any act of making something.