el genio (Talentoso/Inteligente)
genius
Persona con una gran capacidad para pensar, crear o resolver problemas de manera extraordinaria.
Definition & meaning
The word "genio" in Spanish has three primary meanings:
- Intellectual capacity or talent: It refers to someone with extraordinary mental abilities, creative power, or exceptional intelligence. It describes a person who has a "genius" level of intellect.
- Temperament or disposition: It refers to the character or mood of a person. It is often used to describe someone's natural way of reacting, specifically if they are prone to irritability or bad moods (e.g., "tener mal genio" meaning to have a bad temper).
- Mythological spirit: It refers to a supernatural being, similar to a genie in folklore or mythology, often associated with magic or possessing special powers over people's destinies.
Grammar & Word origin
"Genio" is a masculine noun.
It originates from the Latin word "genius," which in Roman mythology referred to the protective spirit assigned to each person at birth. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concepts of natural talent and innate character.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the meaning of talent: talento, lumbrera, prodigio, capacidad.
- For the meaning of temperament: carácter, temperamento, humor.
- For the meaning of a mythological spirit: espíritu, ser, duende.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Mi hermana es una genia en matemáticas.noun
My sister is a genius at mathematics.
Aquel joven músico era un genio incomprendido.noun
That young musician was a misunderstood genius.
El niño es un genio.noun
The child is a genius.
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