creativo
/kre.aˈti.vo/
The Italian word for creative is creativo.
creativo is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is original, expressive and imaginative. In certain contexts, it can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who is directly involved in a creative marketing process.
Meaning: original, expressive, and imaginative (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word must agree with the noun it describes. Use creativo for masculine singular nouns, creativa for feminine singular nouns, creativi for masculine plural nouns and creative for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kre.aˈti.vo/ and has 4 syllables. The stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While creativo describes artistic imagination, Italians often use fantasia to describe the act of being creative. An imaginative person is frequently described as having molta fantasia rather than simply being creativo.
- In an Italian professional setting, referring to a 'creative' as un creativo is a relatively recent anglicism used specifically in advertising and design.
- Italian has a related term creatività for 'creativity', but when referring to a 'creative spark', Italians might instead use the word scintilla, meaning 'spark'.
Examples in context
- Tom non è creativo.Tom isn't creative.This sentence is useful for describing someone's lack of creativity using creativo.Tatoeba #4247487 by Guybrush88, translation #3424158 by CK
- Io non sono creativo.I'm not creative.This sentence is useful for expressing that you yourself are not creative using creativo.Tatoeba #4190075 by Guybrush88, translation #3330599 by CK
- È molto creativo, vero?He's very creative, isn't he?This sentence is useful for asking for confirmation about someone's creativity using creativo.Tatoeba #8713783 by Guybrush88, translation #8527634 by CH
- Maria è molto creativa nell'arteMaria is very creative in art
- Il racconto di Giovanni è molto fantasiosoGiovanni's story is very imaginative
- Francesca ha un talento creativo sfrenatoFrancesca has unbridled creative talent
- Antonio è un inventore creativo e genialeAntonio is a creative and brilliant inventor
- Luigi è un creativo eccezionaleLuigi is an exceptional creative
- Laura è estremamente creativa nel campo della modaLaura is extremely creative in the world of fashion
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Example conversation
At an art gallery, two friends are looking at a new painting.
- AlessandroQuesto artista è davvero creativo.This artist is truly creative.
- SofiaSì, il suo stile è molto creativo.Yes, her style is very creative.
- AlessandroMi piace come usa i colori.I like how she uses colors.
- SofiaÈ un lavoro splendido.It is a splendid work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “creative” translations and entries creativo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
