How to Say "ingenuity" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ingenuity” is “ingenio” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tuvo el ingenio de arreglar el coche con un clip.
He had the ingenuity to fix the car with a paperclip.
Es una comedia llena de ingenio y humor.
It is a comedy full of wit and humor.
Para sobrevivir en la selva, necesitó todo su ingenio.
To survive in the jungle, he needed all his cleverness.
Using 'el' with Ingenio
Even though it starts with an 'i', this word is masculine, so always use 'el ingenio' or 'un ingenio'.
Ingenio vs. Inteligencia
While 'inteligencia' is about general brain power, 'ingenio' specifically refers to being 'scrappy' or creative in finding solutions.
Confusing 'ingenio' with 'engine'
Mistake: “Usar 'ingenio' para hablar del motor de un coche.”
Correction: Use 'motor' for a car engine. Use 'ingenio' for the human quality of cleverness.
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