original

• Describe algo que es el primero de su tipo, no una copia, o algo nuevo y creativo. También puede referirse a lo que es auténtico o propio de alguien.

Describes something that is the first of its kind, not a copy, or something that is new and creative.

1. A2formal

   Existing from the beginning; first or earliest form of something.

   primero o más antiguo

   • The original manuscript was written in 1850.
   • We visited the original site of the ancient city.
   • The original plan was to travel by train.

   Sinónimosaboriginalfirstinitialprimaryprimevalprimordialpristine

   Antónimosderivativederivedimitativesecondaryunoriginal

2. New and creativeB1formal

   Not derived from something else; fresh and innovative.

   original

   • She has an original approach to solving problems.
   • The artist is known for her original style.
   • His idea was truly original and unlike anything we had seen.

   Sinónimoscreativefreshgroundbreakingimaginativeinnovativeinventivenovelpioneeringuniqueunprecedented

   Antónimosconventionalderivativehackneyedimitativetriteunoriginal

3. Authentic or genuineB1formal

   Not a copy or imitation; real.

   original, auténtico

   • This is an original painting by Van Gogh.
   • The document is an original signed by the author.
   • We need to see the original receipt for the refund.

   Sinónimosactualauthenticbona fidegenuinelegitimaterealtrueveritable

   Antónimosboguscounterfeitfakeforgedimitationphonysham

• Sustantivo que designa la primera o más temprana forma de algo, a partir de la cual se hacen copias o imitaciones; también la obra o pieza que sirve de fuente o modelo para otras.

A noun referring to the first or earliest form of something, from which copies or imitations are made.

1. First version or sourceB1formal

   The first form of something from which copies or translations are made.

   Original, versión o fuente primera

   • The original of the painting is in the museum.
   • I prefer reading the original rather than the translation.
   • The document is a copy; the original was lost.

   Sinónimosarchetypeexemplarmastermodelpatternprototypesourcetemplate

   Antónimoscopyfacsimileimitationreproductiontranslation

2. Unique or creative personB2informal

   A person who is creative, inventive, or different from others.

   Persona original

   • She is a true original in the world of fashion.
   • He is an original thinker who challenges conventions.
   • The artist is considered an original in her field.

   Sinónimoscharactercreatoreccentricindividualistinnovatormavericknonconformistpioneer

   Antónimosconformistcopycatfollowerimitator