Moldes (en. Molds)

/mol.des/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Objects used to model or shape a substance.
He used molds to make the birthday cake.
Utilizó moldes para hacer la torta de cumpleaños.
Patterns or forms into which a substance is poured to harden.
Sculptors often make molds of the figures they create.
Los escultores a menudo hacen moldes de las figuras que crean.
Structures used in construction to shape concrete.
Steel molds are essential to ensure the quality of concrete.
Los moldes de acero son esenciales para asegurar la calidad del hormigón.

Etymology

From Latin 'moldem', which means 'to shape'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in shape
To be in good physical or mental shape.
estar en moldes
silicone molds
Types of flexible molds used in baking.
moldes de silicona
to follow a mold
To act according to expectations or established norms.
seguir un molde

Related Words

to shape
To shape an object.
moldear
mold
Singular object used to form or model.
molde
plaster mold
Mold specifically used with plaster.
molde de yeso
molding
Process of shaping materials.
moldeo

Slang Meanings

To shape a relationship
We’ve formed perfect molds in our friendship.
Nos han salido unos moldes perfectos en nuestra amistad.
To create something new
We are going to shape a new idea for the project.
Vamos a moldear una nueva idea para el proyecto.