disegni
The English phrase 'designs' is translated into Italian as disegni.
disegni refers to pictures or sketches created to show how something looks or should be built.
Which one should you use?
While disegni can mean technical or artistic designs, it is also the standard word for 'drawings' in a general sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is disegno, and the plural form is disegni.
Did you know?
- While disegni means drawings, the Italian word for 'design' in a modern industrial or graphic sense is often the borrowed English word design, pronounced with an Italian accent.
- A disegno divino is a common Italian phrase used to describe a divine plan for the universe.
- The verb disegnare can be used to describe the landscape, such as a river disegnando through a valley.
Examples in context
- I suoi disegni sono molto originali.His designs are highly original.This sentence shows how to describe the originality of someone's disegni.Tatoeba #3629231 by Guybrush88, translation #285381 by CK
- Nel 1940, il qipao,vestito cinese femminile tradizionale, è arrivato ad una varietà di disegni e tessuti, con una varietà altrettanto ampia di accessori.By the 1940s, the qipao came in a wide variety of designs and fabrics, with an equally wide variety of accessories.This sentence describes the variety of disegni available for a specific type of clothing.Tatoeba #1827460 by hitori37, translation #728047 by eastasiastudent
- Voglio mostrarti i nuovi disegni per la nostra prossima collezione.I want to show you the new designs for our upcoming collection.
- Questi sono i progetti che abbiamo sviluppato per il nuovo edificio.These are the designs we've developed for the new building.
- Guarda questi schizzi che ho fatto per il mio nuovo tatuaggio!Look at these designs I made for my new tattoo!
- Ho visto i nuovi disegni dell'architetto.I saw the architect's new designs.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are looking at a portfolio.
- AlessandroGuarda questi disegni per il giardino.Look at these designs for the garden.
- ChiaraSono bellissimi, Alessandro!They are beautiful, Alessandro!
- AlessandroPensi che i disegni siano chiari?Do you think the designs are clear?
- ChiaraSì, Chiara li capirà subito.Yes, Chiara will understand them immediately.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
