Idear (en. Devise)

/i.ˈde.aɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Formulate or propose an idea.

She devised a plan to improve the project.

Ella ideó un plan para mejorar el proyecto.

Imagine or create a new concept.

The students devised an innovative solution to the problem.

Los estudiantes idearon una solución innovadora para el problema.

Develop an idea in detail.

They had to devise a strategy for the presentation.

Tuvieron que idear una estrategia para la presentación.

From Latin 'idea', which means 'form' or 'concept'.

to devise a plan

Create a strategy or procedure to achieve a goal.

idear un plan

to devise a solution

Think of an answer or way to solve a problem.

idear una solución

to devise a method

Develop an organized way to carry out a task.

idear un método

idea

Mental concept that arises from imagination.

idea

ideation

Process of generating and developing ideas.

ideación

ideologist

Person who develops and supports a set of ideas.

ideólogo

To think of something original.

That party was great, everyone devised ways to make it unique.

Esa fiesta fue genial, todos idearon maneras de hacerla única.

To create a spontaneous plan.

Let's devise something fun for the weekend.

Vamos a idear algo divertido para el fin de semana.