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"El diseño" is a form of "diseño", a noun which is often translated as "design". "La moda" is a form of "moda", a noun which is often translated as "fashion". Learn more about the difference between "el diseño" and "la moda" below.
el diseño(
dee
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seh
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. design
La etapa de diseño del edificio ya casi se termina.The design phase of the building is almost over.
2. (plan)
a. sketch
He hecho un diseño rápido de cómo se verá el edificio en este entorno.I've made a quick sketch of how the building will look in this setting.
b. design
El diseño de la cartelera está listo para su aprobación.The billboard design is ready for your approval.
c. drawing
Me gustó el diseño que me enseñaste del nuevo sofá.I liked the drawing you showed me of the new sofa.
a. pattern
Esa planta tiene un diseño hermoso en las hojas.That plant has a beautiful pattern on its leaves.
la moda(
moh
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (style)
a. fashion
Estoy leyendo un libro sobre la moda de los años cincuenta.I'm reading a book about fifties fashion.
2. (trend)
a. fashion
La moda de trabajar parado ya se hizo popular en nuestra empresa.The fashion for working while standing has become popular in our company.
b. fad
¿Qué crees de esta moda de hacerse selfies y publicarlos en las redes sociales?What do you think of this fad for taking selfies and posting them on social media?
