creatividad
/kɾeatibiˈdad/feminine
Creativity in Spanish is creatividad.
creatividad refers to the quality or ability to create or invent something.
Meaning: quality or ability to create or invent something (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is built from the root creat- (meaning create) and the suffix -idad, which is the Spanish equivalent of the English suffix -ity.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term creatividad is commonly used to express creativity.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because creatividad is a feminine noun, it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la creatividad).
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾeatibiˈdad/
Did you know?
- While creatividad is the direct translation, Spanish speakers often use the phrase tener chispa, meaning 'to have a spark', to describe someone with a natural creative flair.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the act of creating something unexpectedly is described as improvisar, which carries a positive connotation of artistic creativity rather than just a lack of preparation.
- In certain contexts, instead of talking about 'la creatividad', a Spaniard might use the phrase ingenio to describe the cleverness or brilliance behind a creative act.
Examples in context
- Nos gusta la creatividad.We like creativity.Tatoeba #12325972 by Serrot, translation #12328432 by Miktsoanit
- La creatividad es lo que estamos buscando.Creativity is what we're looking for.Tatoeba #13040841 by Shishir, translation #3665457 by DostKaplan
- La creatividad de mi compañera de pupitre era envidiable.The creativity of my desk partner was enviable.Tatoeba #10198742 by Seael, translation #13309217 by frpzzd
- La creatividad es la clave para el éxito en cualquier campo.Creativity is the key to success in any field.
- Sus soluciones ingeniosas demuestran su gran inventiva.His clever solutions demonstrate his great creativity.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a new marketing campaign.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿qué te parece la nueva idea?María, what do you think of the new idea?
- MaríaMe encanta, tiene mucha creatividad.I love it, it has a lot of creativity.
- AlejandroMe alegra que te guste mi propuesta.I'm glad you like my proposal.
- MaríaTu creatividad siempre nos ayuda mucho.Your creativity always helps us a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “creativity” translations and entries creatividad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
