Modo (en. Mode)

/ˈmo.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Way or manner in which something is done.
Each person has their own way of working.
Cada persona tiene su propio modo de trabajar.
State or manner of being of a person at a given moment.
Today I am in a very positive mode.
Hoy estoy de un modo muy positivo.
Particularity in style or way of doing things.
His way of speaking is very unique.
Su modo de hablar es muy único.

Etymology

From Latin 'modus', which means measure or manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in his own way
According to one’s own way of doing things.
a su modo
in another way
In another manner, with another form.
de otro modo
in standby mode
State in which a device is not active and is waiting to be used.
en modo espera

Related Words

modality
Set of modes or forms that may present themselves.
modalidad
modification
Alteration or change of a mode.
modificación
modern
That has characteristics of modern times or recent times.
moderno

Slang Meanings

A particular style or attitude of someone.
That is his way; he always does things his way.
Ese es su modo, siempre lleva las cosas a su manera.
In terms of fashion or trends.
That jacket is the mode of the season.
Esa chaqueta es el modo de la temporada.