Inklingo

dinámico

dee-NAH-mee-kohdiˈnamiko

dinámico means dynamic in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

dynamic, energetic

Also: proactive
A cheerful person jumping high in the air with bright sparks of light and vibrant colors swirling around them.

📝 In Action

Juan es un chico muy dinámico; siempre está haciendo algo.

A2

Juan is a very dynamic guy; he is always doing something.

Buscamos empleados dinámicos para nuestra nueva tienda.

B1

We are looking for energetic employees for our new store.

Su estilo de liderazgo es dinámico y motivador.

B2

Their leadership style is dynamic and motivating.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • activo (active)
  • enérgico (energetic)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • líder dinámicodynamic leader
  • equipo dinámicodynamic team

changing, dynamic

Also: fluid
A landscape where the weather and colors change from left to right, showing a sunny field turning into a rainy forest.

📝 In Action

El mercado de la tecnología es muy dinámico.

B2

The technology market is very dynamic.

Las lenguas son sistemas dinámicos que cambian con el tiempo.

C1

Languages are dynamic systems that change over time.

Queremos crear un ambiente de trabajo más dinámico.

B2

We want to create a more dynamic work environment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • estático (static)
  • inmóvil (immobile)

Common Collocations

  • proceso dinámicodynamic process
  • entorno dinámicodynamic environment
  • mercado dinámicodynamic market

Idioms & Expressions

  • dar dinamismoto make something more lively or faster-paced

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "dinámico" in Spanish:

energetic

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dinámico

Question 1 of 3

How would you describe a female athlete who is very energetic?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
dinamismo(energy / vitality)Noun
dinamizar(to energize / to boost)Verb
dinámica(dynamics / way of working)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
mecánicobotánicopánico
📚 Etymology

From the Greek word 'dynamikos', which means 'powerful' or 'forceful'. It arrived in Spanish via French in the 19th century.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: dynamicFrench: dynamiqueItalian: dinamico

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'activo' and 'dinámico'?

While similar, 'activo' just means someone is doing things. 'Dinámico' implies that they have a lot of varied energy, new ideas, and adapt well to change.

Can 'dinámico' be used as a noun?

No, 'dinámico' is only an adjective. If you want to talk about the 'dynamics' of a group, you use the feminine noun 'la dinámica'.

Does 'dinámico' have anything to do with dynamite?

Yes! They both share the same Greek root 'dynamis' (power/force), but they are used very differently today.