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How to Say "creation" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “creation” is “creación” — use 'creación' for the general act or process of making something new, or for a specific work that has been made, especially if it's artistic or conceptual..

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creación

nounA2/B1general
Use 'creación' for the general act or process of making something new, or for a specific work that has been made, especially if it's artistic or conceptual.

Examples

La creación de un nuevo sistema de transporte es esencial.

The creation of a new transport system is essential.

producción

nounA2general
Choose 'producción' when referring to the general process of manufacturing or producing goods, especially on a larger scale or in an industrial context.

Examples

La producción de coches en la fábrica aumentó este mes.

Car production at the factory increased this month.

generación

nounB1general
Use 'generación' specifically when talking about the creation or production of energy, or sometimes for the creation of abstract things like data or ideas.

Examples

La generación de energía solar es crucial para el futuro.

The generation of solar energy is crucial for the future.

parto

PAR-toh/ˈpaɾ.to/

nounC1figurative
Opt for 'parto' only in a figurative sense, to describe the 'birth' or difficult emergence of an idea, a book, or a significant project after a long effort.
A person wiping sweat from their brow while proudly looking at a large, intricate, newly completed wooden sculpture, symbolizing a product resulting from great effort.

Examples

Ese libro, el parto de diez años de investigación, fue un éxito rotundo.

That book, the product of ten years of research, was a resounding success.

La nueva ley es el parto de un difícil consenso político.

The new law is the result of a difficult political consensus.

Metaphorical Use

This meaning uses the idea of physical delivery (parto) to describe the difficult and significant process of creating something abstract, like a major project or artwork.

Creación vs. Producción

Learners often confuse 'creación' and 'producción'. Remember that 'creación' can refer to both the act and the result, especially for art or new concepts. 'Producción' is more about the industrial or large-scale making of goods.

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