What does modelar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word modelar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use modelar in Portuguese.

The word modelar in Portuguese means exemplary, model, model, give form to, sketch, model, be modeled on, model, mould, model, exemplary, perfect, exemplar, modelar, modelar, moldar, modelar, moldar, modelar, modelar, modelar, modelar, modelar, moldar, modelar, ajustar, copiar, modelar, modelar com Brylcreem, modelar-se, massinha de modelar, massinha de modelar, massa de modelar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word modelar

exemplary

adjetivo (exemplar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

model

verbo transitivo (fazer molde)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

model

verbo transitivo (reproduzir os contornos)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

give form to

verbo transitivo (contornar, delinear)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

sketch

verbo transitivo (delinear, esboçar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

model

(trabalhar como modelo)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

be modeled on

verbo pronominal/reflexivo (adequar-se, adaptar-se)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

model, mould

model, exemplary, perfect

exemplar, modelar

adjective (model, ideal) (modelo)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The structure of Audrey's argument in her essay was exemplary.

modelar

transitive verb (model, base: on [sth]) (adaptar conforme um modelo)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
ⓘEsta frase não é uma tradução da frase em inglês Para a decoração do espaço, tomou como modelo o estilo impressionista.
This design is patterned after the latest Paris fashions.

moldar, modelar

transitive verb (form, sculpt)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Ele moldou a argila com as mãos.
He moulded the clay with his hands.

moldar, modelar

transitive verb (form, mould) (dar forma, modelar)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Eles moldaram a argila para fazer um vaso.
He shaped the clay to form a pot.

modelar

transitive verb (give information about: a country) (pesquisa)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Pesquisadores modelaram as tendências populacionais neste país nos últimos 200 anos.
Researchers have profiled population trends in this country over the last two hundred years.

modelar

intransitive verb (be a fashion model) (trabalhar como modelo)

Ela modelou profissionalmente por três anos.
She modelled professionally for three years.

modelar

intransitive verb (make a pattern)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Eu faço a costura e ela modela.
I do the sewing and she patterns.

modelar, moldar

transitive verb (form into a shape) (dar forma)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
She modelled the dough into the shape of a little man.

modelar, ajustar

transitive verb (adapt) (adaptar)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
A cozinheira ajustou o papel filme para cobrir a tigela.
The cook shaped the plastic wrap to fit the bowl.

copiar, modelar

(copy) (utilizar como referência)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
I have modelled my work practices on those of my boss.

modelar com Brylcreem

transitive verb (® (slick with Brylcreem)

(locução verbal: Conjunto de verbo auxiliar (normalmente 'ser', 'estar', 'ter', 'haver') e verbo principal (normalmente no infinitivo, gerúndio ou particípio).)

modelar-se

(base on [sth] else)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
This amphitheatre was modelled on the Colosseum in Rome.

massinha de modelar

noun (fixed in a kiln)

massinha de modelar

noun (moldable putty)

massa de modelar

noun (children's modelling clay) (para crianças)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
Playdough is a great art supply for kids--easy to use and it has a nice odor.

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