diseñador
/diseɲaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word "designer" is translated into Spanish as diseñador.
The term refers to a person who designs something.
Meaning: person who designs (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb diseñar (to design) plus the suffix -ador, which denotes an agent or a person who performs an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. To form the masculine plural, add -es to the singular masculine form to get diseñadores. To form the feminine plural, add -as to the singular feminine form to get diseñadoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/diseɲaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might say 'I am a designer', a Spanish speaker might say soy diseñador without any article, as the profession acts as a descriptor of their identity rather than a countable noun.
- While diseñador is the standard term, you might hear the word creativo used as a noun to describe a designer in advertising or digital agencies.
- In some contexts, a diseñador of gardens or landscapes is called a paisajista, a word that shares a root with 'landscape'.
Examples in context
- Ella quiere ser diseñadora.She wants to be a designer.This sentence uses the form diseñador to express a desire for a profession.Tatoeba #1361230 by Shishir, translation #311636 by CK
- Mary es diseñadora de moda.Mary is a fashion designer.This sentence uses the form diseñador to state a person's job.Tatoeba #8018034 by Seael, translation #3109145 by Hybrid
- ¿Quién es tu diseñador de moda preferido?Who's your favorite fashion designer?This sentence uses the form diseñador to ask about a preference.Tatoeba #1341067 by hayastan, translation #908703 by CK
- Ella es una diseñadora talentosaShe is a talented designer
- Es un creador de moda reconocidoHe is a renowned fashion designer
- Mi hermana es una diseñadora gráfica muy talentosa.My sister is a very talented graphic designer.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a new house renovation.
- MateoNecesitamos un diseñador para el plano de la casa.We need a designer for the house plan.
- ElenaConozco a un diseñador muy bueno.I know a very good designer.
- Mateo¿Él es creativo?Is he creative?
- ElenaSí, es un diseñador excelente.Yes, he is an excellent designer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “designer” translations and entries diseñador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
