ingenious

BrE /ˈɪndʒɪnɪəs/ AmE /ˈɪndʒɪniəs/

adjective en → es

1 CREATIVE [attributive], [predicative] B2

having or showing the ability to invent new things, solve problems in clever ways, etc.

ingenioso, creativo, ingenieril

  • an ingenious idea/solution

Collocations ingenious solution · ingenious invention

  • He came up with an ingenious way to fix the problem.

    Encontró una manera ingeniosa de solucionar el problema.

2 SKILLFUL [attributive], [predicative] B2

showing skill and cleverness, especially in making or doing something.

dexteroso, hábil, ingenioso

  • an ingenious piece of work

Collocations ingenious design · ingenious construction

  • The building has an ingenious design.

    El edificio tiene un diseño ingenioso.