creativo
“creativo” means “creative” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
creative
Also: imaginative, inventive
📝 In Action
Sofía es una niña muy creativa; siempre está inventando juegos.
A2Sofía is a very creative girl; she is always making up games.
Buscamos una solución creativa para este problema.
B1We are looking for a creative solution to this problem.
creative
Also: designer
📝 In Action
El creativo de la agencia presentó una campaña increíble.
B2The creative at the agency presented an incredible campaign.
Trabajo como creativo en una empresa de videojuegos.
C1I work as a creative at a video game company.
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How would you say 'a creative solution' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'creativus,' which comes from 'creare'—meaning 'to produce' or 'to make.' It’s the same root that gave us the English word 'create.'
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'creativo' the same as 'imaginativo'?
They are very close! 'Imaginativo' refers to someone with a great imagination, while 'creativo' often suggests the ability to actually turn those ideas into something real or useful.
Can I use 'creativo' for both men and women?
As an adjective, use 'creativo' for men and 'creativa' for women. As a noun (a job title), it follows the same rule: 'el creativo' for a man and 'la creativa' for a woman.