How to Say "Draftsman" in Italian

disegnatore

/di.zeɲ.ɲaˈto.re/

The English phrase draftsman is translated into Italian as disegnatore.

disegnatore refers to a draftsman. Note that the word illustratore is used specifically for an illustrator or graphic artist rather than a draftsman.

What does it mean word for word?

The word disegnatore is derived from the verb disegnare (to draw) and the suffix -tore (one who performs an action).

The masculine plural form of disegnatore is disegnatori. To refer to a female draftsman, use the feminine form disegnatrice.

disegnatore has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable. The IPA transcription is /di.zeɲ.ɲaˈto.re/.

An architect's technical draftsman is often called a geometra. This is a distinct professional qualification in Italy that combines drafting with land surveying.
The root disegnare shares an ancestor with the English word 'sign'. Both come from the Latin 'signum', meaning 'a mark' or 'a signal'.
In the Italian comic book industry, the disegnatore is specifically the 'penciller'. A separate professional, the inchiostratore, is responsible for the final ink lines.

È un disegnatore tecnico molto talentuoso.
He is a very talented draftsman.
Marco è un bravo disegnatore.
Marco is a good draftsman.
Mio fratello lavora come disegnatore.
My brother works as a draftsman.
Cerchiamo un disegnatore esperto per il progetto.
We are looking for an experienced draftsman for the project.
Il disegnatore ha finito i nuovi piani.
The draftsman finished the new plans.

Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing a new construction project.

Lorenzo

Chiari, abbiamo bisogno di un disegnatore.
Chiara, we need a draftsman.
Chiara

Conosci qualcuno di esperto?
Do you know someone experienced?
Lorenzo

Sì, un mio amico è un bravo disegnatore.
Yes, a friend of mine is a good draftsman.
Chiara

Perfetto, chiedigli se è disponibile.
Perfect, ask him if he is available.

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