modelos
“modelos” means “models” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
models, patterns
Also: designs, prototypes
📝 In Action
Todos los modelos de coches nuevos tienen GPS.
A1All the new car models have GPS.
Necesitamos tres modelos diferentes para la presentación.
A2We need three different designs for the presentation.
models
Also: mannequins
📝 In Action
Los modelos desfilaron por la pasarela con ropa nueva.
A2The models walked down the runway wearing new clothes.
Contrataron a varios modelos para la sesión de fotos.
B1They hired several models for the photoshoot.
role models, examples
Also: templates
📝 In Action
Los padres deben ser buenos modelos para sus hijos.
B1Parents should be good role models for their children.
Estudiamos varios modelos a seguir en historia.
B2We studied several examples (or 'models to follow') in history.
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Words that translate to "modelos" in Spanish:
designs→examples→mannequins→models→patterns→prototypes→role models→templates→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: modelos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'modelos' to refer to people, not designs?
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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Italian 'modello' and ultimately from the Latin 'modulus,' meaning 'a small measure' or 'a pattern to be followed.' It has kept this core meaning of 'a standard' throughout its history.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'modelo' masculine or feminine?
This is tricky! The word 'modelo' itself is technically masculine ('el modelo') when referring to a design, type, or concept. However, when referring to a person (a fashion model), the word stays the same, but the article changes to match the person's gender: 'el modelo' (male model) and 'la modelo' (female model). Since 'modelos' is the plural, use 'los modelos' for designs or mixed groups of people, and 'las modelos' only for groups of exclusively female models.