moda
/moh-dah/
fashion
Moda can mean "fashion," referring to the current popular style of dressing.
moda(noun)
fashion
?style of dress or behavior
style
?general aesthetic
,vogue
?current popularity
📝 In Action
Mi hermana estudia diseño de moda en Milán.
A1My sister studies fashion design in Milan.
La moda de los años 80 era muy colorida.
A2The fashion of the 80s was very colorful.
Ella siempre está al tanto de la última moda.
B1She is always up to date with the latest fashion.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that 'moda' is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong preposition
Mistake: "Esto es en moda."
Correction: Esto está de moda. (The correct way to say something is trendy uses 'de'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Key Phrase
To talk about something being popular right now, use the phrase 'estar de moda'.
Moda also translates to "trend," representing a general direction or movement in popularity.
moda(noun)
trend
?a general movement or direction
,fad
?a short-lived enthusiasm
custom
?a prevailing habit
📝 In Action
Ahora es moda viajar solo con mochila.
B1It is currently a trend to travel only with a backpack.
El uso de bicicletas eléctricas se ha puesto de moda en la ciudad.
B2The use of electric bikes has become popular/trendy in the city.
Esa canción fue una moda pasajera.
C1That song was a passing fad.
💡 Grammar Points
Verbs of Change
When talking about something becoming trendy, use reflexive verbs like 'ponerse' (se ha puesto de moda) or 'volverse' (se volvió una moda).
⭐ Usage Tips
Fad vs. Lasting Trend
To emphasize that a trend is temporary, you can describe it as 'una moda pasajera' (a passing trend).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: moda
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'moda' to describe a current popularity?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'out of fashion' using 'moda'?
You can use the phrase 'pasar de moda' (to go out of fashion). For example: 'Esa chaqueta ya pasó de moda' (That jacket is already out of style).
Is 'moda' only about clothing?
No. While it's most often used for clothing, it can also describe any general trend, custom, or popular activity, like 'una moda de salud' (a health trend).