iniciativa

/i.ni.θjaˈti.βa/

initiative

Tomó la iniciativa de organizar el evento.

He took the initiative to organize the event.

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

entrepreneurial initiative

social initiative

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

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

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

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

inici-

beginning

root

-ativa

relating to

suffix

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