Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
moda
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmoða/
Meaning
- feminine nounfashion
Example
Me gusta la moda de esta temporada.
I like this season's fashion.
More examples
En la ciudad la moda cambia rápido.
In the city, fashion changes quickly.
Core concept
Crowded street of matching clothes and hairstyles.
Common phrases
estar de moda
be in fashion
última moda
latest fashion
moda urbana
urban fashion
Similar words
ropa: Clothing pieces and garments that people wear on the body.
estilo: A look created by clothing and hair that gives a distinctive appearance or vibe.
tendencia: A pattern of styles that gains popularity and spreads over time.
atuendo: A specific outfit people put together for a particular occasion.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de estilos, prendas y tendencias que predominan en un momento o grupo social y que determinan lo que se considera elegante o popular.
Word origin
Spanish moda comes from Italian moda and ultimately from Latin modus meaning 'manner', with the sense shifting from 'manner' to the prevailing style or trend.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses the set phrases 'estar de moda' (to be in fashion) and 'a la moda' (fashionable), and these fixed forms appear in many everyday expressions.