How to Say "pattern" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “pattern” is “patrón” — use 'patrón' when referring to a visual design that repeats, a template for making something (like sewing), or a predictable sequence of events or behaviors..
patrón
Examples
El tejedor usó un patrón de diamantes para la manta.
The weaver used a diamond pattern for the blanket.
diseño
Examples
Me encanta el diseño de esta camiseta.
I love the design of this t-shirt.
estructura
ess-troo-KTOO-rah/es.tɾukˈtu.ɾa/

Examples
La estructura de la novela es compleja.
The structure of the novel is complex.
El lingüista analizó la estructura sintáctica de la frase.
The linguist analyzed the syntactic framework of the sentence.
La estructura narrativa de la película era muy innovadora.
The narrative structure of the film was very innovative.
Conceptual Use
When talking about how ideas or language rules fit together, 'estructura' refers to the underlying rules or arrangement, not just the surface appearance.
síndrome
Examples
El síndrome de Burnout afecta a muchos profesionales.
Burnout syndrome affects many professionals.
Patrón vs. Diseño
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