Generar (en. Trigger)

/xe.neˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Create or produce something from certain elements.
The company aims to generate new products for the market.
La empresa busca generar nuevos productos para el mercado.
Cause or provoke an effect or reaction.
The scandal generated by his statement was monumental.
El escándalo generado por su declaración fue monumental.
Increase or contribute economic resources.
The project will generate significant income for the region.
El proyecto generará ingresos significativos para la región.

Etymology

From Latin 'generare', meaning to create or produce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

generate income
Produce money or economic resources.
generar ingresos
generate trust
Create a climate of security and faith in others.
generar confianza
generate ideas
Produce or create a set of thoughts or concepts.
generar ideas

Related Words

generation
A group of individuals from the same time period.
generación
generator
Machine or device that produces energy or force.
generador
generic
Belonging to a general category.
genérico

Slang Meanings

Produce something quickly.
Let's generate crazy ideas for the party.
Vamos a generar ideas locas para la fiesta.
Do something that surprises.
That trick is going to generate a lot of reactions.
Ese truco va a generar muchas reacciones.