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iniciativa

/i.ni.θjaˈti.βa/
noun★Intermediate— initiative
general

The ability to assess and initiate things independently; resourcefulness.

Su iniciativa para resolver problemas es admirable.

His initiative to solve problems is admirable.

La empresa valora la iniciativa de sus empleados.

The company values the initiative of its employees.

💡

Often used to describe proactive behavior or leadership qualities.

Collocations

tomar la iniciativato take the initiativefaltar iniciativato lack initiativemostrar iniciativato show initiative

Synonyms

proactividademprendimientocreatividad

Antonyms

pasividadfalta de acción

Related Phrases

iniciativa empresarialphrase
entrepreneurial initiative
iniciativa socialphrase
social initiative

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Iniciativa' is often used with verbs like 'tomar' (to take) or 'mostrar' (to show).

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, 'iniciativa' can refer to structured projects or proposals, while in informal contexts, it describes personal proactive behavior.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'initiatīva', from 'initiāre' (to begin).

📝Usage Notes

In business contexts, 'iniciativa' often refers to entrepreneurial or innovative actions. In everyday language, it describes proactive behavior.

Word Breakdown

inici-
beginning
root
+
-ativa
relating to
suffix
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