molde
“molde” means “mold” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mold, baking pan
Also: cast, template
📝 In Action
Engrasa el molde antes de verter la masa del pastel.
A2Grease the pan before pouring in the cake batter.
Usamos un molde de silicona para hacer los chocolates.
A2We used a silicone mold to make the chocolates.
El escultor sacó la figura de arcilla del molde.
B1The sculptor took the clay figure out of the cast.
pattern, model
Also: standard
📝 In Action
Ella no sigue el molde tradicional de su familia.
B2She doesn't follow her family's traditional pattern.
Ese artista realmente rompió el molde.
B2That artist really broke the mold.
Sus ideas no encajan en el molde de la sociedad actual.
C1His ideas don't fit into the mold of today's society.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: molde
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the mold' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'modulus', which means a small measure or standard. This is the same root that gave us 'module' and 'model' in English.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'molde' for a footprint in the mud?
Not usually. For a footprint or a mark left behind, we use the word 'huella'. 'Molde' is the object used to *create* a shape, or the cast made to replicate it.
What is the difference between 'molde' and 'modelo'?
A 'molde' is the physical tool or the strict pattern something follows. A 'modelo' is a person (like a fashion model) or a specific version of a product (like a car model).
Is 'molde' used for jelly/jello?
Yes! You would use a 'molde' to give jelly its shape.