How to Say "modernity" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “modernity” is “modernidad” — B1 level.
Examples
Me encanta la modernidad de este edificio.
I love the modernity of this building.
Hay un conflicto constante entre la tradición y la modernidad.
There is a constant conflict between tradition and modernity.
La modernidad cambió la forma en que nos comunicamos.
Modernity changed the way we communicate.
The '-dad' Rule
Words ending in '-dad' are always feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with them, like 'la modernidad'.
Using the Singular
Like many abstract ideas, this word is almost always used in its singular form. You rarely need to say 'modernidades'.
Gender Error
Mistake: “el modernidad”
Correction: la modernidad because words ending in -dad are feminine.
Confusing with the Adjective
Mistake: “La ciudad es muy modernidad.”
Correction: La ciudad es muy moderna. Use 'modernidad' for the noun/idea and 'moderno/a' to describe something.
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