A2 noun Neutro #334 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
design
Verb
design
Adjetivo
designed
Relacionado
designer
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: design

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
design
Verb
design
Adjetivo
designed
Relacionado
designer

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: design

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C1

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