diseño
/diˈseɲo/
The Spanish word for design (appearance) is diseño.
diseño refers to the appearance of something. You may also use proyecto to refer to a design project, and the related verb form is diseñar.
Meaning: appearance (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word dibujo can be used in some contexts to refer to design.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun diseño is masculine and is used with masculine articles like el or un. The plural form is diseños.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˈseɲo/
Did you know?
- The verb diseñar is used for everything from fashion to software, but for a person's 'design' or 'destiny', you would use destino.
- The word diseño comes from the Italian disegno, which originally combined the ideas of 'drawing' and 'intent'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if a piece of clothing has a 'pattern' like stripes or polka dots, it is called the estampado rather than the diseño.
Examples in context
- Esto es un diseño.This is one design.This sentence is useful for identifying a single diseño.Tatoeba #7151595 by arh, translation #7158285 by Sleekkat
- ¿Te gusta este diseño?Do you like this design?This sentence is useful for asking someone's opinion about a diseño.Tatoeba #4886557 by wallebot, translation #3738233 by CK
- Es un diseño defectuoso.It's a design flaw.This sentence is useful for describing a flaw within a diseño.Tatoeba #5449981 by albrusgher, translation #4870310 by CK
- El diseño de interiores es fundamental para crear espacios acogedores.Interior design is crucial for creating welcoming spaces.
- Este edificio fue diseñado por un arquitecto famoso.This building was designed by a famous architect.
- Tengo un proyecto de diseño de productos para el próximo año.I have a product design project for next year.
- Este automóvil tiene un estilo muy moderno y elegante.This car has a very modern and elegant design.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at a new smartphone in a store.
- ElenaMira este teléfono, Mateo.Look at this phone, Mateo.
- MateoSí, tiene un diseño muy bonito.Yes, it has a very beautiful design.
- Elena¿Crees que es demasiado caro?Do you think it is too expensive?
- MateoUn poco, pero su diseño lo vale.A little, but its design is worth it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry diseño, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diseño, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.