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How to Say "designs" in Spanish

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crea

KRAY-ah/ˈkɾea/

verbA1general
Use 'crea' when referring to the act of creating or developing something, like art, a plan, or an idea, emphasizing the generative process.
A smiling person sitting at a potter's wheel, actively shaping a lump of spinning clay into a beautiful vase.

Examples

Ella crea arte muy original.

She creates very original art.

El presidente crea un nuevo ministerio.

The president creates a new ministry.

¡Crea tu propia historia!

Create your own story! (Informal command)

Indicative vs. Imperative

The form 'crea' is used in two ways: to state a fact ('él crea') or to give an informal command to one person ('¡Crea!').

Confusing Tú and Usted Commands

Mistake: “Using 'crea' for a formal command (Usted).”

Correction: The formal command is '¡Cree!' (with an 'e'). '¡Crea!' is for informal friends and family (tú).

modelos

moh-DEH-los/moˈðe.los/

nounA1general
Use 'modelos' when referring to physical prototypes, blueprints, or specifications for manufactured items like cars, buildings, or clothing.
Three distinct wooden chairs lined up, each representing a different design type or version.

Examples

Todos los modelos de coches nuevos tienen GPS.

All the new car models have GPS.

Necesitamos tres modelos diferentes para la presentación.

We need three different designs for the presentation.

Plural Noun

This word is the plural form of 'modelo.' Since 'modelo' ends in a vowel, you just add '-s' to make it plural.

Confusing Gender

Mistake: “La modelos (using the feminine article)”

Correction: Los modelos (even though it ends in '-o', the word 'modelo' referring to a design is always masculine, so use 'los').

intenciones

/in-ten-SYOH-nes//intenˈsjo.nes/

nounB1formal
Use 'intenciones' to express formal plans, purposes, or aims, often for future actions or goals.
A colorful illustration showing a long, straight path symbolized by an arrow pointing toward a large flag planted on a green hill, representing a goal or plan.

Examples

Mis intenciones son viajar por todo el continente el próximo año.

My intentions are to travel across the entire continent next year.

¿Cuáles son tus intenciones con este proyecto de ley?

What are your purposes for this bill/law project?

Le pregunté directamente sobre sus intenciones.

I asked him directly about his intentions.

Always Plural in this Sense

Even though the singular 'intención' exists, we usually talk about aims or motives in the plural 'intenciones' when discussing general plans or desires.

Using the Singular for General Aims

Mistake: “Mi intenciónes es viajar.”

Correction: Mis intenciones son viajar. (We use the plural noun 'intenciones' and the plural verb 'son').

Confusing 'crea' with 'modelos'

Learners often confuse 'crea' (to create) with 'modelos' (models/designs). Remember that 'crea' refers to the action of making something new, while 'modelos' refers to the tangible plans or examples of what is to be made.

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