Ingeniosa (en. Ingenious)

/inxeˈniosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has the ability to solve problems or create things in an original way.
Her solution to the problem was truly ingenious.
Su solución al problema fue realmente ingeniosa.
Characterized by ingenuity and creativity.
The design of that piece of furniture is very ingenious.
El diseño de ese mueble es muy ingenioso.
Capable of finding ingenious answers to complicated situations.
He is an ingenious person who always has a plan B.
Es una persona ingeniosa que siempre tiene un plan B.

Etymology

From Latin 'ingeniosus', which means 'intelligent' or 'clever'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clever strategy
an intelligent tactic used to achieve a goal.
ingeniosa estrategia
to have a sharp wit
being able to think quickly and creatively.
tener un ingenio agudo
ingenious idea
a proposal that stands out for its originality and effectiveness.
idea ingeniosa

Related Words

ingenuity
Ability to solve problems creatively.
ingenio
naivety
Quality of being naive, sometimes associated with a creative approach.
ingenuidad
inventiveness
Ability to invent or create new things.
inventiva

Slang Meanings

Brilliant
That idea is brilliant, very ingenious.
Esa idea es brillante, muy ingeniosa.
Awesome
His response was awesome, truly ingenious.
Su respuesta fue genial, realmente ingeniosa.