desarrollador web
The English phrase web developer is translated into Spanish as desarrollador web.
This term refers to a person who develops applications. While desarrollador web is common, the English term web developer is sometimes used in informal writing or spoken conversations among younger individuals.
Meaning: person who develops applications (noun)
Which one should you use?
Desarrollador web is a specific subset of the broader term desarrollador de software, which means software developer.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, desarrollador web is commonly used, though programador web is sometimes used there as well. In Mexico, it is often common to use Desarrollador de páginas web to refer to a web developer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is gendered. Use the feminine form desarrolladora web for a woman. To make the phrase plural, change the noun to desarrolladores web while keeping web unchanged. Related forms for a web programmer include the masculine programador web and the feminine programadora web.
Did you know?
- The word desarrollador comes from the verb desarrollar, which literally means 'to unroll' or 'unfold' a scroll.
- Although web is an English loanword, it is treated as a feminine noun in Spanish, meaning you would say la web despite it being a technical term.
- In some regions, a person who creates a website might be called a maquetador web, which specifically refers to the 'layout' or 'mockup' phase of development.
Examples in context
- Un desarrollador de sitios web es un profesional encargado de diseñar, programar y mantener páginas web y aplicaciones en internet.A web developer is a professional responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining websites and internet applications.
- Busco un desarrollador web para mi negocio.I am looking for a web developer for my business.
- Mi hermano es un desarrollador web experto.My brother is an expert web developer.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing their career goals at a café.
- Javier¿Qué quieres estudiar, María?What do you want to study, María?
- MaríaQuiero ser desarrollador web.I want to be a web developer.
- JavierEso suena muy interesante y moderno.That sounds very interesting and modern.
- MaríaSí, me gusta mucho la programación.Yes, I like programming a lot.
