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iniciativa

/ee-nee-syah-tee-bah/

initiative

A small child reaching up to help an elderly person carry a basket.

Iniciativa represents the ability to take charge and act on one's own.

iniciativa(noun)

fB1

initiative

?

the ability to act or take charge

Also:

drive

?

personal motivation

,

resourcefulness

?

ability to find solutions

📝 In Action

Ella siempre toma la iniciativa en las reuniones.

B1

She always takes the initiative in meetings.

Buscamos a alguien con iniciativa y ganas de trabajar.

B1

We are looking for someone with drive and a desire to work.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • proactividad (proactivity)
  • resolución (determination)

Antonyms

  • pasividad (passivity)
  • apatía (apathy)

Common Collocations

  • tomar la iniciativa – to take the initiative
  • tener iniciativa – to have initiative
  • falta de iniciativa – lack of initiative

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Even though it starts with 'i', this word is always feminine. Use 'la iniciativa' or 'una iniciativa'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't confuse with 'inicio'

Mistake: "El iniciativa del proyecto."

Correction: La iniciativa del proyecto (or 'el inicio' if you mean the start).

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional context

In job interviews, 'iniciativa' is one of the most valued qualities. Use it to describe yourself as a self-starter.

A group of people planting small trees together in a park.

An iniciativa can also refer to a specific plan or community project.

iniciativa(noun)

fB2

initiative

?

a specific plan or project

Also:

proposal

?

a formal suggestion

,

scheme

?

an organized plan

📝 In Action

Es una iniciativa para limpiar las playas.

B2

It is an initiative to clean the beaches.

El gobierno lanzó una nueva iniciativa educativa.

B2

The government launched a new educational initiative.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • iniciativa ciudadana – citizen initiative
  • a iniciativa de – at the suggestion of

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'a iniciativa de'

This phrase is used to say that something happened because a specific person suggested it. Example: 'A iniciativa de María, fuimos al cine' (At Maria's suggestion, we went to the movies).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: iniciativa

Question 1 of 2

If someone 'toma la iniciativa', what are they doing?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'iniciativa' only refer to personal drive?

No, it can also refer to a specific plan, project, or law proposal, such as a 'legislative initiative'.

Is there a masculine version like 'iniciativo'?

No. While 'iniciativo' exists as an adjective (meaning 'introductory'), it is extremely rare. The noun meaning 'drive' or 'project' is always the feminine 'iniciativa'.