ingenuity

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɪndʒənjuːɪti/ AmE /ˈɪndʒənuːɪti/

noun en → es

1 SKILLFULNESS [uncountable] B1

the ability to solve problems or deal with difficult situations in a clever and original way

ingenio, astucia, habilidad creativa

  • show ingenuity

Collocations display ingenuity · demonstrate ingenuity

  • The company is known for its ingenuity in solving problems.

    La empresa es conocida por su ingenio para resolver problemas.

2 ORIGINALITY [uncountable] B1

the quality of being original and inventive

originalidad, creatividad, inventiva

  • show ingenuity

Collocations display ingenuity · demonstrate ingenuity

  • The designer's work shows great ingenuity.

    El trabajo del diseñador muestra gran originalidad.