Ingenioso (en. Witty)

/inxeˈnioso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Gift of intelligence or ability to create solutions.
The ingenious plan of the architect was acclaimed by all.
El ingenioso plan del arquitecto fue aclamado por todos.
Original and creative in their way of thinking.
His novel is very clever, full of unexpected twists.
Su novela es muy ingeniosa, llena de giros inesperados.
Shows promptness and cleverness in their actions.
He found an ingenious solution to the technical problem.
Encontró una solución ingeniosa para el problema técnico.

Etymology

From Latin 'ingeniosus', which means 'gifted with ingenuity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a sharp wit
To be very intelligent and able to understand quickly.
tener un ingenio agudo
clever as a fox
Someone who is very astute and skilled at resolving situations.
ingenioso como un zorro

Related Words

ingenuity
Mental ability to solve problems.
ingenio
ingenuity
Quality of being ingenious or having ingenuity.
ingeniosidad
invention
Original creation that shows ingenuity.
invento

Slang Meanings

To be very skillful at improvising.
He always finds an ingenious way out of problems.
Siempre encuentra una manera ingeniosa de salir de problemas.
To have creative ideas to surprise.
He is clever in the kitchen, always creating unique dishes.
Es ingenioso en la cocina, siempre crea platos únicos.