manera, modo, o forma

Question

En Ingles, "put the bow on the package this way" cuál es correcta? -poner la cinta en el paquete de esta forma -poner la cinta en el paquete de este modo -poner la cinta en el paquete de esta manera

Good question. - --Mariana--, DIC 17, 2009

It is a very good question. I get confused with the same issue and am most inclined to use "manera," which also applies to behaving nicely. - 0057ed01, DIC 17, 2009

Answer 1

Wow. Interesting question. I thought about it for a few minutes, then realized that I didn't have enough experience to pick out any subtle differences, if there were any. But I checked WR and found this thread about modo, manera, forma

According to those who contributed to that thread, it appears that the conclusion is: "There is virtually no difference."

Thanks for asking such an intriguing question.

Answer 2

A very timely question for me, too.

I recently took a trip into Mexico with a native speaker who knows very little English.

I kept using "modo" to describe how my "mood" changes as soon as I enter Mexico.

He nodded as if he understood me. But I see now that I should have used "Mi humor cambia cuando estoy aquí."

Along with "Siento más tranquilo" to describe the transformation that always occurs.

Live and learn...

"Live and learn"....exactly! - --Mariana--, DIC 17, 2009

Answer 3

They look pretty interchangable don't they?The dictionary uses "al modo de" to express in this way.