Arquitecto (en. Architect)

/aɾ.kitek.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who professionally dedicates themselves to designing and planning buildings and urban spaces.
The architect presented his plans at the meeting.
El arquitecto presentó sus planos en la reunión.
A person who conceived and created something, in a broader sense.
You are the architect of your own destiny.
Eres el arquitecto de tu propio destino.
A specialist in creating architectural projects that comply with technical regulations.
The architect reviewed the regulations before starting the project.
El arquitecto revisó las regulaciones antes de comenzar el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'architectus', which comes from Greek 'arkhitekton', where 'arkhi' means 'chief' and 'tekton' means 'builder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Architect of dreams
A person who helps realize ideal projects or aspirations.
arquitecto de sueños
Architect of change
An individual who drives or leads transformations in a social or professional context.
arquitecto del cambio

Related Words

Architecture
The art and technique of designing and constructing buildings.
arquitectura
Architectural design
The process of conceiving and planning constructions.
diseño arquitectónico
Urban planning
A discipline related to the organization of urban territory.
urbanismo

Slang Meanings

Architect of the party
He is always the architect of the party, planning everything in great detail.
Él siempre es el arquitecto de la fiesta, planificando todo con gran detalle.
Architect of the soul
He is a traveler and an architect of the soul, always searching for the meaning of life.
Es un viajero y un arquitecto del alma, buscando siempre el sentido de la vida.