Ingenious vs Ingenuous: ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
Ingenious significa creativo/ingenioso; ingenuous significa ingenuo y sincero.
Truco Mnemotécnico: ingenious = genius idea, ingenuous = genuine and naive
ingenious has a long /iː/, ingenuous has a short /ɪ/
ingenious /ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/
adjectiveingenioso, creativo, inventivo, astuto
Ejemplo:
The engineer's ingenious design of the bridge, which incorporated renewable energy sources and advanced materials, not only addressed the structural challenges but also set a new standard for sustainable architecture.
El ingenioso diseño del puente por parte del ingeniero, que incorporó fuentes de energía renovable y materiales avanzados, no solo resolvió los desafíos estructurales, sino que también estableció un nuevo estándar para la arquitectura sostenible.
Combinaciones comunes:
ingenious solution
ingenious design
ingenious idea
ingenuous /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/
adjectiveingenuo, sincero, franco
Ejemplo:
Her ingenuous smile and open demeanor made it difficult for anyone to suspect that she had any ulterior motives, as she always seemed genuinely naive and trusting.
Su sonrisa ingenua y su actitud abierta hacían difícil que alguien sospechara que tenía motivos ocultos, ya que siempre parecía genuinamente ingenua y confiada.
Combinaciones comunes:
ingenuous charm
ingenuous nature
ingenuous smile
Errores Comunes
Her ingenuous solution to the problem impressed everyone.
Her ingenious solution to the problem impressed everyone.
La palabra 'ingenious' es correcta porque describe una solución creativa e inteligente.
He gave an ingenious and honest answer to the question.
He gave an ingenuous and honest answer to the question.
La palabra 'ingenuous' es correcta porque describe una respuesta directa y honesta.
Práctica Rápida
0/2 correctas1. The engineer's ____ design of the bridge, which incorporated renewable energy sources and advanced materials, not only addressed the structural challenges but also set a new standard for sustainable architecture.
2. Her ____ smile and open demeanor made it difficult for anyone to suspect that she had any ulterior motives, as she always seemed genuinely naive and trusting.
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