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innovador

ee-no-bah-DOR/innoβaˈðoɾ/

innovative

Also: groundbreaking, cutting-edge
A single colorful lightbulb glowing brightly among several dim gray lightbulbs.

📝 In Action

Esta empresa tiene un diseño muy innovador.

A2

This company has a very innovative design.

Buscamos soluciones innovadoras para reducir la contaminación.

B2

We are looking for innovative solutions to reduce pollution.

Su método de enseñanza es innovador y efectivo.

C1

Their teaching method is innovative and effective.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • idea innovadora – innovative idea
  • proyecto innovador – innovative project
  • enfoque innovador – innovative approach

innovator

Also: pioneer
Nounm or fB2
A person planting a futuristic glowing blue plant in a garden of green plants.

📝 In Action

Él es un gran innovador en el mundo del arte.

B1

He is a great innovator in the art world.

Las grandes innovadoras de la historia no siempre son famosas.

B2

The great [female] innovators of history are not always famous.

Necesitamos jóvenes innovadores para este equipo.

C1

We need young innovators for this team.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un innovador nato – a born innovator

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "innovador" in Spanish:

groundbreaking→innovative→innovator→pioneer→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: innovador

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'an innovative idea' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
innovar(to innovate) — Verb
innovación(innovation) — Noun
innovadoramente(innovatively) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'innovare', which combines 'in' (into) and 'novus' (new). It literally means to bring something into a new state.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: innovatorFrench: innovateurItalian: innovatore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does innovador always go after the noun?

Usually, yes. In Spanish, descriptive adjectives like this follow the noun they describe (e.g., 'un producto innovador').

What is the difference between 'novedoso' and 'innovador'?

'Novedoso' just means something is new or trendy, while 'innovador' suggests it is a significant improvement or a creative breakthrough.

Is 'innovadora' only for women?

It is used for women ('ella es innovadora') and for any feminine objects ('una solución innovadora').