A2 noun Neutral #334 más común

design

/dɪˈzaɪn/

A design is a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of an object before it is built or made. It can also refer to the specific arrangement of shapes, colors, or patterns on an item like a shirt or a website.

Ejemplos

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1

I really like the floral design on your new dress.

I really like the floral pattern on your new dress.

2

The architect presented the final design for the new hospital.

The architect presented the final plan for the new hospital.

3

Check out this cool design for a phone case!

Look at this great visual style for a phone case!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
design
Verb
design
Adjetivo
designed
Relacionado
designer
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'SIGN'. A 'de-SIGN' is like a 'sign' that shows people how a building or product should look and work.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the new smartphone is very thin and light.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: design

Ejemplos

1

I really like the floral design on your new dress.

everyday

I really like the floral pattern on your new dress.

2

The architect presented the final design for the new hospital.

formal

The architect presented the final plan for the new hospital.

3

Check out this cool design for a phone case!

informal

Look at this great visual style for a phone case!

4

The study's experimental design ensured that the results were accurate.

academic

The study's structure and plan ensured that the results were accurate.

5

Our company is looking for a more modern design for the logo.

business

Our company is looking for a more modern visual style for the logo.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
design
Verb
design
Adjetivo
designed
Relacionado
designer

Colocaciones comunes

graphic design the art of combining text and pictures in advertisements or books
interior design the art of planning the decoration of the inside of a building
modern design a style that is current and contemporary
simple design a layout or plan that is not complicated
fashion design the art of applying aesthetics to clothing and accessories

Frases Comunes

by design

on purpose; planned rather than by accident

grand design

an ambitious or impressive plan

design for life

a plan or way of living

Se confunde a menudo con

design vs drawing

A drawing is a specific picture made with a pencil or pen, while a design is a broader plan for how something functions or is arranged.

design vs plan

A plan is a general set of intended actions, whereas a design specifically focuses on the visual or structural layout.

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Notas de uso

Use 'design' when talking about the visual appearance of an object or the professional plan behind its creation. It is a countable noun when referring to specific patterns but can be uncountable when referring to the field of work (e.g., 'He works in design').

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'I made a design' when they mean 'I drew a picture'. Remember that 'design' implies a level of planning or professional structure.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'SIGN'. A 'de-SIGN' is like a 'sign' that shows people how a building or product should look and work.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'designare', which means to mark out, point out, or describe.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (e.g., 'three different designs') Often used before other nouns (e.g., 'design process', 'design team') Followed by 'for' (e.g., 'a design for a new car')
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, 'design' is highly valued in technology and fashion, often associated with luxury and innovation (e.g., Apple or Italian furniture).

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the new smartphone is very thin and light.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: design

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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