How to Say "moldable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “moldable” is “plástico” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Compró unos vasos plásticos muy baratos.
She bought some very cheap plastic cups.
La arcilla es un material muy plástico en manos de un artista.
Clay is a very moldable material in the hands of an artist.
Su sonrisa parecía plástica, como si no fuera sincera.
Her smile seemed artificial, as if it weren't sincere.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'plástico' must change to match the thing it describes. If the thing is feminine (like 'botella'), use 'plástica'. If it is plural (like 'vasos'), use 'plásticos'.
Forgetting Gender/Number
Mistake: “Una cuchara plástico”
Correction: Una cuchara plástica. Since 'cuchara' (spoon) is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine.
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