Spanish Conversation · Level 132
45 words
Spanish word
moldear
Pronunciation
IPA/moldeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbshape
Example
Ella moldea la arcilla con las manos.
She shapes the clay with her hands.
More examples
Para hacer pan debes moldear la masa antes de hornearla.
To make bread you must shape the dough before baking it.
Core concept
Giving a material a predetermined shape by pressing, pouring, or working it into a mold or template.
Common phrases
moldear el barro
shape the clay
moldear la masa
shape the dough
Similar words
modelar: Hand-builds and refines a soft medium into a three-dimensional model or figure.
dar forma: Gives an item a desired shape through hands-on manipulation or tool work.
formar: Generates a particular form, outline, or arrangement from raw material.
esculpir: Sculpts hard materials by carving or chipping to create a defined shape.
Definition in Spanish
Dar forma a algo usando un molde, herramientas o las manos; conseguir que un material adopte una figura determinada.
Word origin
It comes from the noun molde plus the verb-forming suffix -ear, with molde ultimately from Latin modulus, a diminutive of modus.
Usage tips
- Moldear is also used figuratively to mean shaping opinions, character, or behavior, so context shows whether it is literal or metaphorical.