Spanish word

programador

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoɣɾamaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprogrammer

Example

Necesito un programador.

I need a programmer.

Illustration for programador (programmer)

More examples

¿Puedes recomendarme un programador de software?

Can you recommend a software programmer?

Core concept

Person writing code that controls an app or device.

Common phrases

  • contratar a programador

    hire a programmer

  • programador de software

    software programmer

  • programador autónomo

    freelance programmer

Similar words

desarrollador: Develops apps and software solutions, focusing on functionality and user needs.
informático: Specializes in computing theory, systems, and practical IT knowledge.
programador web: Creates the scripts and programs that make websites and web applications work.

Definition in Spanish

Denomina a la persona que crea código informático para que sistemas electrónicos realicen funciones concretas.

Word origin

From Spanish programa 'program' combined with suffix -dor that marks an agent, with programa borrowed through Latin from Greek programma meaning 'a written plan or public notice'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish often omits the indefinite article after ser for professions, so speakers say Soy programador rather than Soy un programador when stating an occupation.

Other meanings

  • developernoun
  • codernoun

Related words

  • reprogramarreprogramverb
  • programaprogramnoun

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