creative

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkriːətɪv/ AmE /ˈkriːətɪv/

adjective en → es

1 ARTISTIC [attributive, predicative] B1

having the ability to make or think of new things, especially in art and literature

creativo, imaginativo

  • be creative with something

Collocations creative ideas · creative solutions

  • She's very creative in her work.

    Ella es muy creativa en su trabajo.

2 BUSINESS [attributive, predicative] B2

relating to the ability to think of new ideas and methods, especially in business or industry

innovador, original

  • be creative about something

Collocations creative thinking · creative approach

  • The company needs to be more creative in its marketing.

    La empresa necesita ser más innovadora en su mercadotecnia.

3 EDUCATION [attributive] C1

relating to the encouragement of imagination and original ideas in education

pedagógico, educativo

  • creative teaching

Collocations creative learning environment · creative curriculum

  • The school has a very creative approach to education.

    La escuela tiene una muy creativa forma de abordar la educación.