Genio (en. Genius)

/ˈxenio/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
It is the superior ability to understand or create.
Einstein's genius revolutionized physics.
El genio de Einstein revolucionó la física.
A person endowed with extraordinary skills or talents in a specific area.
Mozart is considered a genius of music.
Mozart es considerado un genio de la música.
A spirit or supernatural being in mythology.
The genius of the lamp granted his wishes.
El genio de la lámpara cumplió sus deseos.

Etymology

From Latin 'genius', which means 'guardian spirit' or 'factor of nature.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a temper
To have a bad temper or be irritable.
tener un genio
genius and figure
It refers to someone’s personality remaining consistent regardless of the situation.
genio y figura
a genius for
To have exceptional skill in a particular activity or art.
un genio para

Related Words

brilliant
It refers to something that is excellent or very good.
genial
inspiration
It is the process of receiving creative ideas.
inspiración
creativity
The ability to create original ideas or concepts.
creatividad

Slang Meanings

A very intelligent person.
That guy is a genius; he solves math problems in seconds.
Ese chico es un genio, resuelve problemas matemáticos en segundos.
Someone extremely skilled at their job.
That designer is a genius; she always surprises with her creations.
Esa diseñadora es un genio, siempre sorprende con sus creaciones.