desarrollador de software
desarrollador de software is the Spanish translation for software developer.
This term refers to a person who creates computer programs. While desarrollador de software is a formal way to express this, you may also encounter programador de software, which is a common synonym for software programmer. However, desarrollador often implies a broader scope of design and development.
Meaning: one who creates computer programs (noun)
Which one should you use?
While desarrollador de software is often used for the broader role of development, programador de software is used specifically to mean a software programmer.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term informático/a is used to refer to a software developer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is gendered. Use the feminine form desarrolladora de software when referring to a woman. To make the phrase plural, change the noun to desarrolladores de software.
Did you know?
- The word desarrollar in desarrollador is also used in Spanish to describe the process of developing a photograph in a darkroom.
- While software is used globally, some Spanish speakers prefer the term soporte lógico to avoid using an English loanword.
- Although desarrollador refers to a creator of code, the verb desarrollar can also mean to unfold or unroll a piece of fabric or a scroll.
Examples in context
- Es un desarrollador de software de puta madre.He's a damn good software developer.This sentence uses desarrollador de software to describe someone who is very good at their job.Tatoeba #13279666 by frpzzd, translation #13279667 by frpzzd
- Soy un desarrollador de softwareI am a software developer
- Trabajo como ingeniero de softwareI work as a software engineer
- Él es un buen programadorHe is a good programmer
- ¿A qué te dedicas? – Soy desarrollador de software.What do you do? – I am a software developer.
- ¿Trabajas en programación? – Sí, soy programador/a.Do you work in programming? – Yes, I am a programmer.
- ¿Cuál es tu profesión? – Soy ingeniero/a de software.What is your profession? – I am a software engineer.
- Busco un desarrollador de software para mi proyecto.I am looking for a software developer for my project.
- Mi hermano es un desarrollador de software experto.My brother is an expert software developer.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing a job opening at a tech company.
- Mateo¿Conoces a un buen desarrollador de software?Do you know a good software developer?
- MaríaSí, conozco a una profesional muy capaz.Yes, I know a very capable professional.
- Mateo¡Qué bueno! ¿Ella es desarrolladora de software?That's great! Is she a software developer?
- MaríaSí, ella trabaja en eso desde hace años.Yes, she has been working in that for years.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
