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"Modelo" is a form of "modelo", a noun which is often translated as "model". "Serie" is a form of "serie", a noun which is often translated as "series". Learn more about the difference between "modelo" and "serie" 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 serie(
seh
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ryeh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (succession)
a. series
El doctor me hizo una serie de preguntas antes de hacer el examen físico.The doctor asked me a series of questions before the physical examination.
a. series
El U.S. Mint acaba de estrenar una nueva serie de billetes de dólar.The U.S. Mint just released a new series of dollar bills.
5. (sports)
a. qualifying heat
En la mañana del sábado se correrán las series de los 100 metros lisos.The 100-meter qualifying heats will be run on Saturday morning.
