How to Say "developer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “developer” is “constructor” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El constructor terminó la casa en seis meses.
The builder finished the house in six months.
Necesitamos hablar con el constructor sobre los planos del edificio.
We need to talk to the contractor about the building's plans.
El constructor jefe supervisa a todos los obreros en la obra.
The head builder supervises all the workers at the construction site.
Using 'Ser' with Professions
When you say someone IS a builder, use the verb 'ser'. For example: 'Él es constructor' (He is a builder). Notice you don't usually need the word 'un' (a) before the profession unless you are adding an adjective.
Making it Feminine
To talk about a woman who builds or a female contractor, simply add an 'a' at the end: 'la constructora'. This same word is also used to refer to a building company.
Builder vs. Bricklayer
Mistake: “Using 'constructor' for every worker on a site.”
Correction: Use 'constructor' for the person in charge or the company. Use 'albañil' for the person physically laying the bricks or doing manual labor.
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