Spanish word

moderno

Pronunciation

IPA/moˈðeɾno/

Meaning

  • adjectivecontemporary, modern

Example

Me gusta el estilo moderno de tu casa.

I like the contemporary style of your house.

Illustration for moderno (contemporary)

More examples

En la ciudad hay muchos edificios modernos.

There are many contemporary buildings in the city.

Core concept

A piece of art using current techniques and trends.

Common phrases

  • estilo moderno

    contemporary style

  • diseño moderno

    contemporary design

  • arte moderno

    contemporary art

Similar words

actual: Condition or situation that holds true at the present moment.
contemporáneo: Works or people that exist within the same time period or generation.
nuevo: Products or concepts that are newly created or newly released.
reciente: Occurrences or creations that date from the immediate past.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece al tiempo presente o refleja las ideas, estilos o técnicas actuales.

Word origin

Spanish moderno comes from Latin modernus, based on modo 'just now', and marks relation to the present rather than mere newness.

Usage tips

  • When describing objects, moderno often signals modern design or methods rather than brand-new condition, so nuevo is preferred for recently made items.

Other meanings

  • present-dayadjective

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