Diseño (en. Design)
/diˈseɲo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Activity of conceiving and creating representations of objects or ideas.
The design of this chair is very innovative.
El diseño de esta silla es muy innovador.
Set of characteristics that make up an object.
The design of the website is attractive.
El diseño de la página web es atractivo.
Detailed plan or scheme for carrying out a project.
The architectural design of the building has been approved.
El diseño arquitectónico del edificio ha sido aprobado.
Etymology
From Latin 'designare', which means 'to mark, to indicate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
graphic design
Design applied to visual communication using typography, images, and other elements.
diseño gráfico
industrial design
Design related to the mass production of products.
diseño industrial
interior design
Design of the interior spaces of a building.
diseño de interiores
Related Words
designer
Person who is dedicated to the creation of designs.
diseñador
female designer
Woman who is dedicated to the creation of designs.
diseñadora
computer-aided design
Design process that uses software to assist in the creation of models.
diseño asistido por computadora
Slang Meanings
A design that is very trendy or popular.
That type of design is in vogue this season.
Ese tipo de diseño está en boga esta temporada.
Design that looks very elaborate or of high quality.
That bag has a really cool design.
Ese bolso tiene un diseño muy chido.