Modos (en. Modes)

/ˈmo.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Various ways or manners in which an action can be carried out.
There are different ways to approach the problem.
Existen diferentes modos de abordar el problema.
A particular style or manner of expressing something.
His ways of speaking are very different from mine.
Sus modos de hablar son muy distintos a los míos.
Attitude or behavior of a person.
Juan's manners are always very polite.
Los modos de Juan son siempre muy educados.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

ways of life
A way of living of a person or group.
modos de vida
in all ways
In all possible ways.
en todos los modos
manners and ways
There are different ways or manners of doing something.
modos y maneras

Related Words

mode
Manner or way in which something is done.
modo
manner
Way of acting or doing something.
manera
style
Set of characteristics that define a way of doing something.
estilo

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to someone's ways of acting.
That girl has very strange manners.
Esa chica tiene modos muy raros.
Use of 'modes' to describe pretentious attitudes.
I don't like his ways, they seem very forced.
No me gustan sus modos, parecen muy forzados.