How to Say “Design” in Spanish

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.
  • 21 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Mateo and Elena are looking at a new smartphone in a store.

  1. Elena

    Mira este teléfono, Mateo.
    Look at this phone, Mateo.
  2. Mateo

    Sí, tiene un diseño muy bonito.
    Yes, it has a very beautiful design.
  3. Elena

    ¿Crees que es demasiado caro?
    Do you think it is too expensive?
  4. Mateo

    Un poco, pero su diseño lo vale.
    A little, but its design is worth it.

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