arquitecto
/ar-kee-TEK-toh/
architect
Un arquitecto designing a new building.
arquitecto(noun)
architect
?professional who designs buildings
designer
?related to structural planning
📝 In Action
El arquitecto presentó los planos para el nuevo museo.
A2The architect presented the blueprints for the new museum.
Quiero ser arquitecto para diseñar casas ecológicas.
A1I want to be an architect to design eco-friendly houses.
💡 Grammar Points
Male vs. Female
In Spanish, most job titles change based on the person's gender. Use 'el arquitecto' for a man and 'la arquitecta' for a woman.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with builder
Mistake: "Using 'arquitecto' to describe the person physically laying bricks."
Correction: Use 'arquitecto' for the person who designs it, and 'constructor' or 'albañil' for the person who builds it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the definite article
When talking about someone's job directly, like 'He is an architect,' you usually don't need 'un' in Spanish. Just say 'Él es arquitecto'.
The architect of their own destiny.
arquitecto(noun)
architect
?metaphorical creator of a plan or destiny
mastermind
?the person behind a specific outcome
,creator
?general metaphorical use
📝 In Action
Tú eres el arquitecto de tu propio destino.
B2You are the architect of your own destiny.
Fue el arquitecto de la nueva política económica del país.
C1He was the architect of the country's new economic policy.
💡 Grammar Points
Metaphorical usage
Just like in English, you can use professional titles metaphorically. It works exactly the same way to describe planning a non-physical thing.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sounding sophisticated
Using 'arquitecto' to describe a person's role in a success story sounds very professional and elegant in Spanish.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: arquitecto
Question 1 of 2
Which of these tasks would an 'arquitecto' most likely do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'arquitecto' also mean the person who builds the house?
Not exactly. The 'arquitecto' is the professional who designs and plans it. The person who actually builds it is called a 'constructor' or 'albañil'.
Can I use 'arquitecto' for software?
Yes! Just like in English, 'arquitecto de software' is a common term for someone who designs the structure of computer programs.