diseñador gráfico
/diseɲadoɾ ɡɾafiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "graphic designer" is translated into Spanish as diseñador gráfico.
The term refers to an artist.
Meaning: artist (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use diseñadora gráfica when referring to a female graphic designer. To describe a group of designers, or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural diseñadores gráficos. If the group consists only of female designers, use the feminine plural diseñadoras gráficas. You may also use the inclusive form diseñador gráfico/a to encompass both male and female designers.
How do you pronounce it?
/diseɲadoɾ ɡɾafiko/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying diseñador de gráficos. While it literally means "designer of graphics," it is not the standard way to say graphic designer in Spanish.
Did you know?
- Many Spanish speakers use the inclusive form diseñador@ gráfico in informal digital communications to avoid choosing between the masculine and feminine versions.
- The term gráfico shares its root with the English word 'graph', but it also descends from the Ancient Greek word γραφικός, which meant 'lively' when describing a person's style of writing.
- While diseñador gráfico is the standard term, you will often see the word comunicación visual used in university degrees to encompass the broader academic study of graphic design.
Examples in context
- Tom es diseñador gráfico, ¿no?Tom is a graphic designer, isn't he?This sentence is useful for confirming someone's profession using the form diseñador gráfico.Tatoeba #7870985 by Seael, translation #7737405 by CK
- ¡Me encanta el diseño gráfico! Me gustaría convertirme en un diseñador gráfico reconocido en el futuro.I love graphic design! I would like to become a recognized graphic designer in the future.
- Nuestros diseñadores gráficos han realizado un trabajo excepcional en este proyecto.Our graphic designers have done an exceptional job on this project.
- ¿Sabías que soy diseñador gráfico?Did you know I'm a graphic designer?
- Busco un diseñador gráfico para mi empresa.I am looking for a graphic designer for my company.
- Él es un diseñador gráfico muy creativo.He is a very creative graphic designer.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about their careers.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿qué haces exactamente?Lucía, what exactly do you do?
- LucíaSoy diseñadora gráfica desde hace tres años.I have been a graphic designer for three years.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Necesito un diseñador gráfico.That's great! I need a graphic designer.
- LucíaPuedo ayudarte con tu proyecto, Alejandro.I can help you with your project, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diseñador, gráfico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
