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    Ingenios (en. Mills)

    /inˈxenjos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Installation designed for a specific purpose, especially in food or resource production.
    The sugar mill was fundamental to the region's economy.
    El ingenio azucarero fue fundamental en la economía de la región.
    Set of machines and elements necessary to carry out a productive activity.
    The hydraulic mill improved the efficiency of irrigation in agriculture.
    El ingenio hidráulico mejoró la eficiencia del riego en la agricultura.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'ingenium', which refers to intellectual capacity or that which is innate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have wit
    To have the ability to find creative solutions.
    tener ingenio
    wit and appearance
    An expression that indicates that creativity and appearance are important.
    ingenio y figura
    to do something ingeniously
    To carry out an activity in an ingenious and creative manner.
    hacer algo con ingenio

    Related Words

    engineer
    Professional who applies technical knowledge in design and construction projects.
    ingeniero
    invention
    New creation resulting from a process of ingenuity.
    invento
    innovation
    Improvement of a product or process through new ideas.
    innovación

    Slang Meanings

    A clever person who quickly finds solutions.
    That guy is a genius; he always knows what to do in every situation.
    Ese chico es un ingenio, siempre sabe qué hacer en cada situación.
    Something done in a creative and surprising way.
    The trick he did was a true stroke of genius.
    El truco que hizo fue un verdadero ingenio.