moderna
/mo-DEHR-nah/
modern
This sleek, minimalist house represents something modern (moderna).
moderna(Adjective)
modern
?pertaining to the present time
,contemporary
?belonging to the current era
new
?recently developed or built
📝 In Action
Esta es la biblioteca más moderna de la ciudad.
A1This is the most modern library in the city.
La tecnología moderna facilita mucho el trabajo.
A2Modern technology makes work much easier.
Ella tiene una visión muy moderna de la política.
B1She has a very contemporary view of politics.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'moderna' ends in -a, it must always describe feminine singular nouns (like 'casa' or 'mesa'). To describe a masculine noun, you must use 'moderno'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'moderna' and 'nueva'
Mistake: "Usando 'moderna' para decir 'brand new' (e.g., 'Una casa moderna' when you mean 'A newly built house')."
Correction: Use 'nueva' for something that is brand new or recently acquired. Use 'moderna' for something that reflects current style or technology, regardless of when it was built.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
'Moderna' usually goes after the noun it describes, which is the standard place for Spanish adjectives.
Being stylish and trendy means you are fashionable (moderna).
moderna(Adjective)
fashionable
?stylish or trendy
,hip
?cutting-edge or cool
up-to-date
?in terms of style
📝 In Action
La diseñadora creó una colección muy moderna y atrevida.
B1The designer created a very fashionable and daring collection.
Ella es muy moderna en su forma de vestir.
B2She is very stylish in the way she dresses.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing People
When describing a female person's style or personality, 'moderna' emphasizes that they are current and forward-thinking, not just physically new.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: moderna
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'moderna' in its primary meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'moderna' and 'nueva'?
'Nueva' means 'new' in terms of age—something recently made or acquired (like a new shirt). 'Moderna' means 'modern' in terms of style or technology—something that reflects current trends or times (like a modern design). A house can be 'moderna' (stylish) but not 'nueva' (recently built).
How do I change 'moderna' to describe a group of things?
To describe a group of feminine things (like 'casas'), you add an -s to make it plural: 'modernas' (e.g., 'Las casas son modernas').