diseño
/dee-SEH-nyo/
design
Diseño (design) refers to the concept, plan, or style, often visualized as a sketch or blueprint.
diseño(noun)
design
?The concept, plan, or style
,layout
?The arrangement of elements
pattern
?A decorative scheme
,plan
?A detailed scheme or proposal
📝 In Action
El diseño de la casa es muy moderno.
A2The design of the house is very modern.
Contratamos a un experto para el diseño web.
B1We hired an expert for the website design.
Este vestido tiene un diseño floral precioso.
B2This dress has a beautiful floral pattern.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though it ends in '-o', which often indicates a masculine noun, 'diseño' is always masculine: use 'el diseño' or 'un diseño'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Diseño' as a Field
When talking about the academic or professional field, like 'Graphic Design,' you usually just use the noun: 'Estudio diseño gráfico' (I study graphic design).
Yo diseño means 'I design,' illustrating the action of creating a plan or style.
diseño(verb)
I design
?First person singular of 'diseñar'
I draw up
?I create a plan
,I lay out
?I arrange elements
📝 In Action
Yo diseño la estrategia del equipo.
A2I design the team's strategy.
Siempre diseño mis propios muebles.
A1I always design my own furniture.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular AR Verb
The verb 'diseñar' (to design) is a very predictable verb. It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar, making it easy to conjugate.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Action
Since 'diseño' is also the noun, make sure the context of the sentence clearly shows you are performing the action: 'Yo diseño' (I design) vs. 'El diseño' (The design).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: diseño
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'diseño' as the action 'I design'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'designer'?
If the designer is male, use 'el diseñador.' If the designer is female, use 'la diseñadora.' Both words are very common.
Can 'diseño' refer to a plan or intention?
Yes, absolutely! While often used for visual things, it can mean 'plan' or 'scheme,' especially in phrases like 'el diseño de la estrategia' (the design/plan of the strategy).