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innovar

to innovate

verb ee-noh-BAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin innovare, from in- + novus (new).

Usage Note

Innovar is a regular -ar verb meaning to introduce something new, especially in business or technology — innovar en el mercado (to innovate in the market). The related noun is innovación (innovation) and the agent noun is innovador/innovadora. It is commonly used in startup and business Spanish.

Examples

"Las empresas deben innovar para seguir siendo competitivas."

Natural Translation

Companies must innovate to remain competitive.

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