Spanish word

maquetador

Pronunciation

IPA/maketaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlayout designer

Example

El maquetador entregó la maqueta esta mañana.

The layout designer delivered the mockup this morning.

Illustration for maquetador (layout designer)

More examples

Vamos a contratar a un maquetador freelance para diseñar el folleto.

We're going to hire a freelance layout designer to design the brochure.

Core concept

A specialist who assembles and positions content into a production-ready page or screen layout.

Common phrases

  • contratar a un maquetador freelance

    hire a freelance layout designer

  • necesitar un maquetador para el folleto

    need a layout designer for the brochure

Similar words

maquetista: Builds page frameworks and places text and images for magazines, ads, or multi-page layouts.
diseñador gráfico: Uses color, typography, and imagery to craft the visual look and readability of designs.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional que crea y organiza la disposición de textos, imágenes y elementos gráficos en páginas o interfaces para lograr una presentación clara y funcional.

Word origin

Derived from maqueta 'mockup' plus -dor, with maqueta ultimately from French maquette 'small model', so maquetador denotes the person who prepares the layout.

Usage tips

  • Unlike diseñador, maquetador emphasizes arranging and readying content for print or web rather than creating the overall visual concept.

Other meanings

  • typesetternoun

Related words

  • maquetistatypesetternoun

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