creativo
/kreh-ah-TEE-boh/
creative
A person using their imagination to bring a new idea to life.
creativo(adjective)
creative
?having the ability to create or think of new ideas
imaginative
?showing a lot of imagination
,inventive
?good at finding new ways to do things
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Person
This word changes its ending to match who you are talking about. Use 'creativo' for a man or a boy, and 'creativa' for a woman or a girl.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Placement with Nouns
Mistake: "Un creativo niño."
Correction: Un niño creativo.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Objects
You can use this for things too! If a plan or a book is full of new ideas, it is 'creativo'.
A professional whose career is dedicated to producing artistic and original work.
creativo(noun)
creative
?a person whose job involves creative work, like in advertising
designer
?often used loosely to mean someone in the design department
📝 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.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: creativo
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'a creative solution' in Spanish?
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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.