How to Say "prototype" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “prototype” is “prototipo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El equipo de ingeniería terminó el prototipo del nuevo motor.
The engineering team finished the prototype of the new engine.
Necesitamos probar el prototipo antes de empezar la producción en masa.
We need to test the prototype before starting mass production.
Este es solo un prototipo de papel para ver cómo funcionará la aplicación.
This is just a paper prototype to see how the app will work.
Always Masculine
The word 'prototipo' is always masculine, so you always use 'el' or 'un' with it, even if you are talking about a feminine project.
Pluralization
To make it plural, just add an 's' at the end: 'los prototipos'.
Spelling Trap
Mistake: “prototipó”
Correction: prototipo (without the accent on the 'o')
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