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"Modelo" is a form of "modelo", a noun which is often translated as "model". "Marca" is a form of "marca", a noun which is often translated as "mark". Learn more about the difference between "modelo" and "marca" below.
el modelo, la modelo(
moh
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deh
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loh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (profession)
a. model
La modelo lucía un vestido de última moda en la pasarela.The model was sporting the latest fashion on the runway.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (clothing)
3. (example)
a. model
Este es un modelo de la próxima casa que voy a construir.This is a model of the new house I'm going to build.
4. (type)
a. model
No he decidido qué modelo de coche me gustaría más conducir.I haven't decided on what car model I'd like driving more.
5. (exemplar)
a. role model
Como baterista, Ringo Starr siempre ha sido un modelo para mí.As a drummer, Ringo Starr has always been a role model for me.
la marca(
mahr
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kah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (sign)
a. mark
Sacó la navaja e hizo una marca en el árbol.He got out his knife and made a mark on the tree.
b. brand (on livestock)
Se sabe de qué ganadería viene el ganado por las marcas que llevan en el lateral.You can tell what herd the cattle come from by the brands they have on their sides.
2. (trace)
3. (figurative) (impression)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. mark
La conversación con el escritor famoso dejó su marca en el joven poeta.The conversation with the famous writer left a mark on the young poet.
4. (commerce)
a. brand
Quiero comprarle un perfume a mi esposa, pero no sé cuál es su marca favorita.I want to buy some perfume for my wife, but I don't know what her favorite brand is.
b. make (of vehicle, device)
¿Qué marca de paneles solares me recomiendan ustedes?What make of solar panels do you recommend?
c. label (of clothing)
Siempre va vestida con marcas caras.She always wears expensive fashion labels.
d. trademark (legally registered)
¿Existe una lista de marcas registradas que puedo consultar?Is there a list of registered trademarks that I can consult?
5. (sports)
a. record
El nadador francés estableció una nueva marca en estilo libre en los Juegos Olímpicos.The French swimmer set a new record in the freestyle in the Olympic Games.
b. time
El atleta jamaicano estableció la mejor marca del año en los 100 metros planos.The Jamaican athlete set the best time of the year in the 100 meters.
