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    Modal (en. Modal)

    /mo.dal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Related to modality, that is, to the different ways of proceeding or performing an action.
    Modal verbs in English express capability, possibility, or necessity.
    Los verbos modales en inglés expresan capacidad, posibilidad o necesidad.
    Used to express an action depending on its mode.
    In grammar, a modal verb can change the meaning of the sentence.
    En la gramática, un verbo modal puede cambiar el significado de la frase.
    In music, a term that refers to the relationship of a tone to its mode.
    The composer chose a modal mode to create a unique atmosphere in the piece.
    El compositor eligió un modo modal para crear una atmósfera única en la pieza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'modālis', which means 'related to the mode'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    modality of action
    Specific way of carrying out an activity.
    modalidad de acción
    verbal mode
    The form a verb takes to express action in different ways.
    modo verbal
    modal scheme
    Structure that organizes the different modes of a concept.
    esquema modal

    Related Words

    modality
    The quality of being modal, especially in relation to methods or forms.
    modalidad
    mode
    A specific way in which something is done.
    modo
    modification
    The act of changing or altering something.
    modificación

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to a specific style or form in pop culture.
    That look is very modal; you can tell it's in fashion.
    Ese look es muy modal, se nota que está de moda.
    In terms of musical interpretation, it refers to a unique style.
    That band has a very modal sound that sets it apart.
    Esa banda tiene un sonido muy modal que la distingue.