Molde (en. Mold)

/ˈmol.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Container used to shape a substance when poured into it.

I poured the cement into the mold to build the base.

Vertí el cemento en el molde para construir la base.

Form or structure used as a reference to reproduce something.

The architect designed a mold for the walls of the building.

El arquitecto diseñó un molde para las paredes del edificio.

Pattern or model according to which something should be done.

You must follow the mold of the original design for it to be the same.

Hay que seguir el molde del diseño original para que quede igual.

From Latin 'moldem', which means 'to shape' or 'to give form'.

to break the mold

To act in a way different from the usual.

salirse del molde

to be in the mold

To be in a usual situation or role.

estar en el molde

to shape someone

To influence the formation of a person's character or behavior.

moldear a alguien

to mold

To give shape to a material.

moldear

molding

Process of shaping a material.

moldeo

molder

Person who molds.

moldeador

To be in shape.

Today I'm in my best mold.

Hoy estoy en mi mejor molde.

To adapt to a group.

She always tries to fit into the mold of others.

Ella siempre trata de estar en el molde de los demás.