How to Say "role model" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “role model” is “ejemplo” — B1 level.

English → SpanishB1

ejemplo

NounB1

a person looked up to by others

A friendly adult bear is carefully planting a small sapling, while a smaller bear cub stands beside it and mimics the planting action with a tiny shovel, demonstrating a standard of behavior being imitated.

Examples

Mi madre es un ejemplo de honestidad y trabajo.

My mother is a model of honesty and hard work.

Los líderes deben dar el ejemplo con sus acciones.

Leaders must set an example with their actions.

Esa atleta es un ejemplo a seguir para los jóvenes.

That athlete is a role model for young people to follow.

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Related Translations

example→illustration→instance→model→precedent→

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