Spanish word

modalidad

Pronunciation

IPA/moðaliˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmode

Example

¿Qué modalidad prefieres, presencial o en línea?

Which mode do you prefer, in-person or online?

Illustration for modalidad (mode)

More examples

La universidad implementó una modalidad híbrida para el semestre.

The university implemented a hybrid mode for the semester.

Core concept

A formal category indicating how something is implemented or offered.

Common phrases

  • modalidad híbrida

    hybrid mode

  • modalidad de inscripción

    registration mode

  • modalidad de curso

    course mode

Similar words

forma: Shows the typical outward form or manner in which an action is carried out.
tipo: Identifies one kind within a system of categories.
método: Sets out a procedure or ordered steps for achieving a purpose.
formato: Specifies a standard arrangement or style for presenting materials.

Definition in Spanish

Tipo o categoría que indica una forma específica de presentación o realización de algo, especialmente usada para distinguir opciones en cursos, servicios y eventos.

Word origin

Built from Latin modus 'manner' and medieval Latin modalitas, the term emphasizes a defined way or category of presenting or carrying out something.

Usage tips

  • Although it corresponds to English mode, many speakers use forma or tipo in everyday speech, so modalidad has a more formal or technical tone.

Other meanings

  • formnoun
  • stylenoun
  • typenoun

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