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How to Say "examples" in Spanish

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casos

KAH-sohs/ˈkasos/

NounB2General
Use 'casos' when referring to specific instances, case studies, or situations that serve as illustrations or teaching points.
A simple illustration of a large, wooden judge's gavel resting next to a thick, closed red law book on a polished wooden desk.

Examples

Los abogados están manejando varios casos de fraude.

The lawyers are handling several cases of fraud.

El hospital reportó cinco nuevos casos de la enfermedad.

The hospital reported five new cases of the illness.

Formal Context

When used formally, 'casos' implies a serious investigation or formal record, especially when discussing law, medicine, or science.

modelos

moh-DEH-los/moˈðe.los/

nounB1General
Use 'modelos' when referring to people or things that serve as patterns, standards, or illustrative examples to be imitated.
Two children happily high-fiving two successful, smiling adults, symbolizing positive role models.

Examples

Los padres deben ser buenos modelos para sus hijos.

Parents should be good role models for their children.

Estudiamos varios modelos a seguir en historia.

We studied several examples (or 'models to follow') in history.

Abstract Concepts

When 'modelos' refers to abstract concepts like behavior or systems, it nearly always uses the masculine article 'los'.

Using 'ejemplar' instead

Mistake: “Ellos son ejemplares a seguir.”

Correction: While 'ejemplares' means 'exemplary,' 'modelos a seguir' is the much more natural and common phrase for 'role models.'

Casos vs. Modelos

Learners often confuse 'casos' and 'modelos' by using 'modelos' when they mean specific situations or instances. Remember that 'casos' refers to concrete examples or case studies, while 'modelos' are patterns or role models.

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