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prototipo

pro-to-TEE-po/pɾotoˈtipo/

prototype

Also: mock-up, trial version
NounmB1
A wooden model of a futuristic car sitting on a workbench.

📝 In Action

El equipo de ingeniería terminó el prototipo del nuevo motor.

B1

The engineering team finished the prototype of the new engine.

Necesitamos probar el prototipo antes de empezar la producción en masa.

B2

We need to test the prototype before starting mass production.

Este es solo un prototipo de papel para ver cómo funcionará la aplicación.

A2

This is just a paper prototype to see how the app will work.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • modelo (model)
  • maqueta (scale model)

Antonyms

  • producto final (final product)

Common Collocations

  • crear un prototipo – to create a prototype
  • prototipo funcional – working prototype
  • fase de prototipo – prototype phase

archetype

Also: epitome
NounmB2
A golden knight in shining armor standing heroically on a small hill.

📝 In Action

Él es el prototipo de caballero andante.

C1

He is the archetype of a knight-errant.

Ella no encaja en el prototipo de estudiante tradicional.

B2

She doesn't fit the prototype of a traditional student.

Ese edificio es el prototipo de la arquitectura moderna.

B2

That building is the perfect example of modern architecture.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • arquetipo (archetype)
  • ejemplo (example)

Antonyms

  • excepción (exception)
  • anomalía (anomaly)

Common Collocations

  • el prototipo ideal – the ideal prototype/standard
  • ajustarse al prototipo – to fit the prototype/mold

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "prototipo" in Spanish:

archetype→epitome→mock-up→prototype→trial version→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: prototipo

Question 1 of 3

If you are describing a woman who is a perfect example of a doctor, how do you say it?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
prototípico(prototypical) — Adjective
tipo(type) — Noun
tipología(typology) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
tipoequipologotipo
📚 Etymology▼

From Ancient Greek 'prōtótypon', where 'prōtos' means 'first' and 'typos' means 'impression, image, or model.'

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: prototypeFrench: prototypeItalian: prototipo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'prototipo' only for machines and gadgets?

Not at all! While common in tech, it's also used to describe people who are 'typical examples' of a group, or even early versions of laws or plans.

Is there a verb for 'to prototype' in Spanish?

Yes, although it's a bit technical, you can use 'prototipar.' However, many people simply say 'crear un prototipo' (to create a prototype).

How do I pronounce the 'r' in prototipo?

It is a single 'r' sound, which is a soft tap of the tongue against the roof of the mouth, similar to the 'dd' in the English word 'ladder'.