Kilo Lingo

el

common

/moˈðelo/

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Translation

model

Word origin

From Italian modello, from a diminutive of Latin modus ('measure, manner'). The same root gives English model and module.

Origin
Italian
Root
modello
English cognates
model, module

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralmodelos

Examples

.

This car model is the newest of the year.

agencia.

My sister works as a model at an agency.

paciencia bondad.

Her father is a model of patience and kindness.

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The old model of the phone is no longer sold.

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We need a model to follow for the children.

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