Meaning
illustrator, draughtsman
- a person who draws illustrations, comics, or technical plans
- a designer (especially in fashion or industrial contexts)
In a sentence
Mio fratello lavora come disegnatore per una casa editrice.
My brother works as an illustrator for a publishing house.
Il disegnatore ha terminato le tavole del nuovo fumetto?
Has the illustrator finished the pages of the new comic?
Non cercavano un pittore, ma un disegnatore tecnico esperto.
They were not looking for a painter, but an experienced draughtsman.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| disegnatore | masculine · singular |
| disegnatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'disegnatrice'.
- For graphic designers, modern Italian often uses 'graphic designer' or 'grafico'.