Spanish Conversation · Level 104
59 words
Spanish word
modélico
Pronunciation
IPA/moˈðeliko/
Meaning
- adjectiveexemplary
Example
Su conducta fue modélica durante la visita.
His behavior was exemplary during the visit.
More examples
Ella dio una respuesta modélica que evitó el conflicto.
She gave an exemplary response that avoided the conflict.
Core concept
A person whose conduct others use as a model.
Common phrases
respuesta modélica
exemplary response
actitud modélica
exemplary attitude
Similar words
ejemplar: A clear example of performance or conduct that others can try to match.
modelo: An actual person, object, or pattern that people follow as a standard.
ideal: A perfectly desirable condition or quality that people aspire to attain.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a una persona o cosa que actúa como ejemplo admirable y digno de seguir.
Word origin
From Spanish modelo 'model' plus the adjective suffix -ico, with modelo from Latin modulus 'measure' or 'model', so modélico means 'of or like a model'.
Usage tips
- Usually used to praise someone else's behavior or work, and describing oneself as modélico often sounds boastful.
Opposites
- vergonzososhamefuladjective
- malobadadjective
Related words
- modelomodelnoun
- modeladomoldingnoun