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creatividad

kre-ah-tee-bee-dahd/kɾeatiβiˈðað/

“creatividad” means “creativity” in Spanish (the ability to use imagination or original ideas).

creativity

Also: inventiveness, creative thinking
NounfA2
A child painting a whimsical purple elephant with large butterfly wings on a canvas.

📝 In Action

Los niños tienen mucha creatividad cuando juegan.

A1

Children have a lot of creativity when they play.

Necesitamos un poco de creatividad para resolver este problema.

A2

We need a bit of creativity to solve this problem.

Ella trabaja en una agencia de publicidad y destaca por su gran creatividad.

B1

She works in an advertising agency and stands out for her great creativity.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • imaginación (imagination)
  • inventiva (resourcefulness/inventiveness)
  • originalidad (originality)

Antonyms

  • monotonía (monotony)
  • rutina (routine)

Common Collocations

  • desarrollar la creatividad – to develop creativity
  • creatividad artística – artistic creativity
  • fomentar la creatividad – to encourage/foster creativity

Idioms & Expressions

  • dar rienda suelta a la creatividad – to let your imagination run wild or work without limits

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "creatividad" in Spanish:

creative thinking→creativity→inventiveness→

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Quick Quiz: creatividad

Question 1 of 3

Which article should you use with 'creatividad'?

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From the Latin word 'creativitas', which comes from 'creare' (to make or bring into existence). It follows the same pattern as many Spanish-English pairs where '-ty' becomes '-dad'.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: créativitéItalian: creatività

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'creatividad' always feminine?

Yes, all words ending in '-dad' are feminine in Spanish.

What is the difference between 'creativo' and 'creatividad'?

'Creativo' is an adjective used to describe a person (He is creative), while 'creatividad' is the noun for the quality itself (He has creativity).

Does it mean the same thing as in English?

Yes, 'creatividad' and 'creativity' are true cognates and are used in almost identical ways.