Diseñar (en. Design)

/di.se.ˈɲaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Create a plan or model of something, whether artistic, technical, or functional.
I need to design a new logo for the company.
Necesito diseñar un nuevo logo para la empresa.
Plan the structure of an object before manufacturing it.
The architect is going to design a sustainable building.
El arquitecto va a diseñar un edificio sostenible.
Develop a scheme or a sketch.
Today we are going to design a prototype for the industrial design class.
Hoy vamos a diseñar un prototipo para la clase de diseño industrial.

Etymology

From Latin 'designāre', meaning 'to mark, to indicate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

custom design
Create something specific according to the client's needs.
diseñar a medida
design a plan
Develop a scheme or strategy to carry out a project.
diseñar un plan
be in the design phase
Be in the process of creating or planning a project.
estar en fase de diseño

Related Words

design
The graphic representation of a concept or idea.
diseño
designer
A person who is dedicated to designing.
diseñador
redesign
Modify or adapt an existing design.
rediseñar

Slang Meanings

Be creative in design.
That garment is very well designed, it has an artistic twist.
Esa prenda está muy diseñada, tiene un giro artístico.
Do something ingeniously.
My friend always designs solutions for the problems I encounter.
Mi amigo siempre diseña soluciones para los problemas que encuentro.