What does modelo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word modelo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use modelo in Spanish.

The word modelo in Spanish means model, model, model, role model, exemplary, model, model, model, design, model, model, shape, mold, shape, be modelled on, role model, model, management model, management system, economic model, copy the example, take as an example. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word modelo

model

nombre común en cuanto al género (persona que exhibe artículos)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Para ser un modelo de alta costura es necesario ser alto y delgado. La modelo caminaba elegantemente por la pasarela.
To be a high fashion model, you must be tall and thin.

model

nombre común en cuanto al género (arte: quien posa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Hay quienes creen que Gian Giacomo Caprotti fue el modelo que posó para La Gioconda.
There are some who believe that Gian Giacomo Caprotti was the model who posed for La Gioconda.

model, role model

nombre masculino (aprobación (persona que sirve de ejemplo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Su hijo mayor es admirable; se ha convertido en un modelo para todos sus hermanos.
His son is admirable. He has become a model (or: role model) for all his brothers.

exemplary, model

adjetivo de una sola terminación (que sirve de ejemplo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tomás es un hermano modelo: siempre ayuda al pequeño.
Thomas is a model brother. He always helps his little brother.

model

nombre masculino (arquetipo, prototipo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El famoso arquitecto diseñó un modelo de edificio con nulo consumo energético.
The renowned architect designed a building model with zero energy consumption.

model

nombre masculino (representación a escala)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Como proyecto final de biología los alumnos tienen que hacer un modelo del ADN.
The students have to make a model of DNA for their final biology project.

design

nombre masculino (prenda de vestir de diseñador)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La actriz usaba un modelo exclusivo de un diseñador muy famoso. Era un vestido espectacular.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Many actresses prefer the designs of Oscar de la Renta.

model

nombre masculino (marca: tipo de producto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El Fiesta es uno de los modelos con mayor número de ventas de Ford en España.
The Fiesta is one of the best selling Ford models in Spain.

model, shape

verbo transitivo (formar una figura)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El alfarero modelaba la arcilla para hacer un jarrón.
The potter was modeling (or: shaping) the clay to make a vase.

mold, shape

verbo transitivo (configurar algo) (US, figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Modelaron su educación con respecto a su religión.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The world needs cooperation to mold (or: shape) international environmental policy.

be modelled on

verbo pronominal (ajustarse a un modelo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Este proyecto se modela en función del esquema clásico.
This project is modelled on the classic pattern.

role model, model

(coloquial (ejemplo a copiar) (person in society)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mi padre siempre fue honesto, es un modelo a seguir.
My father was always honest. He is a role model.

management model, management system

(estilo de gestionar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El modelo de gestión de la compañía es como el norteamericano.
The company's management model is like the American one.

economic model

(economía: régimen o doctrina)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

copy the example

locución verbal (AmL (copiar el modelo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El pequeño país quiere replicar el modelo del país europeo.
The small country wants to copy the example of European countries.

take as an example

locución verbal (copiar hábitos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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