ingeniero de software
/inxeˈnjeɾo de ˈsofdw̝eɾ/word by word
The English phrase 'software engineer' is ingeniero de software in Spanish.
ingeniero de software refers to a person who designs and implements software solutions. While the word 'software' is an English loanword, it is the standard term used in professional technical contexts in Spanish.
Meaning: one who designs and implements software solutions (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ingeniero (engineer) and de software (of software).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes based on gender and number. Use ingeniera de software to refer to a female software engineer. To make the phrase plural, add -s to the end of the noun to get ingenieros de software.
How do you pronounce it?
/inxeˈnjeɾo de ˈsofdw̝eɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone an ingeniero is a formal mark of social status and may be used as a title of respect in conversation.
- Although software is the professional norm, the Royal Spanish Academy has suggested using soporte lógico as a native Spanish alternative.
- The word ingeniero is built from the root ingenio, which refers to 'ingenuity' or 'cleverness'.
Examples in context
- Tom está trabajando como ingeniero de software.Tom is working as a software engineer.This sentence shows how to use ingeniero de software to describe someone's profession.Tatoeba #1496866 by marcelostockle, translation #1495743 by CK
- Soy ingeniero de software.I am a software engineer.
- ¿Trabajas como ingeniero de software?Do you work as a software engineer?
- Busco un ingeniero de software para mi empresa.I am looking for a software engineer for my company.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about their careers at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Qué hace tu hermano actualmente?What does your brother do currently?
- MaríaÉl trabaja como ingeniero de software en una startup.He works as a software engineer at a startup.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Es un trabajo muy interesante.That's great! It is a very interesting job.
- MaríaSí, le encanta diseñar nuevos sistemas.Yes, he loves designing new systems.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ingeniero, de, software) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, ingeniero, software, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
