Ingeniosos (en. Ingenious)

[in-xe-nyo-sos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Capable of creating original solutions to complex problems.
The ingenious design of the bridge surprised everyone.
El ingenioso diseño del puente sorprendió a todos.
Very clever or intelligent in decision-making.
She is very ingenious at finding shortcuts to complete her tasks.
Ella es muy ingeniosa al encontrar atajos para completar sus tareas.
Referring to a person who has the ability to devise new things.
Ingenious inventors changed the world with their creations.
Los ingeniosos inventores cambiaron el mundo con sus creaciones.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'ingeniosus', which means 'gifted with ingenuity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be ingenious
To have the ability to devise or invent things creatively.
ser ingenioso
ingenious plan
A plan that stands out for its originality and cleverness.
ingenioso plan
to think ingeniously
To reflect creatively to find solutions.
pensar ingeniosamente
ingenious solution
Response or way of solving a problem that is exceptionally creative.
solución ingeniosa

Related Words

ingenuity
Ability to invent or create with originality.
ingenio
inventiveness
Faculty of creating or inventing new things.
inventiva
cleverness
Quality of being shrewd or clever in problem-solving.
astucia

Slang Meanings

A person who always has an ingenious answer for everything.
That guy is an ingenious one, he always knows what to say.
Ese chico es un ingenioso, siempre sabe qué decir.
A particularly creative idea or solution used in everyday situations.
He used a clever trick to solve the traffic problem.
Usó un truco ingenioso para resolver el problema del tráfico.