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"Developer" is a noun which is often translated as "el desarrollador", and "development" is a noun which is often translated as "el desarrollo". Learn more about the difference between "developer" and "development" below.
developer(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el desarrollador (M), la desarrolladora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The developer created a software program to monitor energy use in the office.El desarrollador creó un programa de software para monitorear el consumo de energía en la oficina.
b. el programador (M), la programadora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If you want to be a developer you need to learn to write source code.Si quieres ser programador, debes aprender a escribir código fuente.
a. el promotor inmobilario (M), la promotora inmobilaria (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Mr. Parks is a developer who wants to level these woodlands to build a bunch of condos.El señor Parks es un promotor inmobiliario y quiere arrasar este bosque para construir una pila de condominios.
a. la promotora inmobiliaria (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The manager of the developer presented a proposal for the town center's revitalization.El gerente de la promotora inmobiliaria presentó una propuesta para la revitalización del centro.
a. el revelador (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
As the photograph swished about in the developer, Luisa was stunned to see the image that appeared.Mientras la fotografía flotaba en el revelador, Luisa se asombró al ver la imagen que iba apareciendo.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Iris was a late developer, but she went on to win a local beauty pageant.Iris maduró tarde, pero llegó a ganar un concurso de belleza local.
Middle school can be a difficult time for those who are late developers.La secundaria puede ser una época difícil para los jóvenes de desarrollo tardío.
development(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (creation)
a. el desarrollo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He is working on the development of a superconductor.Está trabajando en el desarrollo de un superconductor.
2. (progress)
a. el desarrollo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The development of the sales department is the company's top priority.El desarrollo del departamento de ventas es la mayor prioridad de la compañía.
b. la evolución (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The rapid development of the disease has the population in panic.La rápida evolución de la enfermedad ha hecho cundir el pánico entre la población.
a. la novedad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Have there been any developments on the weather forecast?¿Ha habido alguna novedad en el pronóstico meteorológico?
b. el acontecimiento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The most important development in this area happened 40 years ago.El acontecimiento más importante en esta área sucedió hace 40 años.
4. (housing)
a. la urbanización (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My mother lives in a new development on the south side of town.Mi madre vive en una nueva urbanización del sur de la ciudad.
b. el fraccionamiento (M) (Mexico) (Nicaragua)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
The property is located inside a private development.La propiedad está ubicada en un fraccionamiento privado.
a. la urbanización (F) (of land)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The company just got approval for the development of 40 acres of forest.La empresa acaba de recibir el visto bueno para la urbanización de 40 acres de bosque.
b. la explotación (F) (of resources)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The reform of the law permits foreign development of mines.La reforma de la ley permite la explotación de las minas por parte de empresas extranjeras.
6. (economy)
a. el desarrollo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Andy is working on a development project in Haiti.Andy está trabajando en un proyecto de desarrollo en Haití.
7. (music)
a. el desarrollo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Musical development communicates an idea in the course of a classical composition.El desarrollo musical comunica una idea en el transcurso de una composición clásica.
