you were modelling

Past progressiveconjugation ofmodel.There are other translations for this conjugation.

model

el modelo

modelar

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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (sample)

a. el modelo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

You can use the template as a model to create your own CV.Puedes usar la plantilla como modelo para crear tu propio CV.

2. (miniature representation)

a. la maqueta

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The architect is making a model of a museum he's going to build.El arquitecto está haciendo una maqueta de un museo que va a construir.

b. el modelo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

My grandfather used to make models of old airplanes.Mi abuelo hacía modelos de viejos aeroplanos.

3. (example)

a. el modelo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

You have to be a model for your younger brother.Tienes que ser un modelo para tu hermano pequeño.

b. el ejemplo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

She became a model to younger tennis players.Se convirtió en un ejemplo para las tenistas más jóvenes.

4. (design)

a. el modelo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

The latest model has a voice-controlled microphone.El último modelo tiene un micrófono accionado por la voz.

5. (fashion)

a. el modelo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

, la modelo

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The models walked down the runway wearing the designer's creations.Las modelos desfilaron por la pasarela luciendo las creaciones del diseñador.

6. (fine arts or photography)

a. el modelo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

, la modelo

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Models posed for hours on end in our painting classes.Los modelos posaban durante horas en nuestras clases de pintura.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

7. (miniature)

a. en miniatura

His hobby is model trains.Su hobby son los ferrocarriles en miniatura.

b. a escala

My father is building a model ship in a bottle.Mi padre está haciendo un barco a escala en una botella.

8. (ideal)

a. modelo

To be a model student you have to get the best grades.Para ser un estudiante modelo tienes que sacar las mejores notas.

b. ejemplar

He was a model father.Era un padre ejemplar.

9. (prototype)

a. piloto

We visited the model home because the building work still wasn't finished.Visitamos la casa piloto porque las obras aún no se habían terminado.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

10. (to shape)

a. modelar

I learned how to model a clay vase in the pottery class.Aprendí a modelar un jarrón de arcilla en clase de alfarería.

11. (to base)

a. inspirar

The current legal system is modeled on Roman law.El sistema legal actual está inspirado en el derecho romano.

b. basar

They modeled their design after vintage cars.Basaron su diseño en los coches de época.

12. (fashion)

a. ser modelo de

She models swimwear.Es modelo de trajes de baño.

b. lucir modelos de

We will be modeling Di Carlo's new collection at the Barcelona fashion show.Luciremos modelos de la nueva colección de Di Carlo en la pasarela de Barcelona.

c. modelar

Girls, this week you're going to model wedding dresses.Chicas, esta semana modelarán vestidos de novia.

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

13. (to shape)

a. modelar

Knead the clay before you model with it.Amasa la arcilla antes de usarla para modelar.

14. (fashion)

a. trabajar de modelo

My cousin models for a well-known modeling agency.Mi prima trabaja de modelo para una famosa agencia de modelos.

b. modelar

The agency I model for is looking for more girls.La agencia para la que modelo está buscando más chicas.

15. (fine arts or photography)

a. posar

The artist was always looking for subjects to model for his paintings.El artista siempre buscaba a gente que posara para sus cuadros.

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Conjugations

Participles

Present:	modelling
Past:	modelled

Indicative of "model"

	Present	Past	Future
I	model	modelled	will model
you	model	modelled	will model
he/she	models	modelled	will model
we	model	modelled	will model
you	model	modelled	will model
they	model	modelled	will model