What does modo in Spanish mean?

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

The word modo in Spanish means how, way, mood, mode, as I see it, the way I see it, as, in the [adjective] style, in the [adjective] way, in the style of, somehow, in a sense, in a way, somehow, in a sense, in a way, by any means possible, that way, that way, like that, in this way, this way, in the same way, in the same manner, so that, in order that, there is no way, if not, in a way, in other words, in a way, in no way, broadly, generally, dress casually, automatic mode, operating instructions, call mode, way of life, lifestyle, indicative mood, subjunctive tense, user mode, it couldn't be any other way, nothing can be done now. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word modo

how

nombre masculino (manera, forma) (in what way)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
¿De qué modo piensas resolver este problema?
In what way are you going to solve the problem?

way

nombre masculino (estilo propio de algo) (personal style)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tiene un modo de decir las cosas que ofende a la gente.
He has a way of saying things that offends people.

mood, mode

nombre masculino (gramática: del verbo) (grammar: of a verb)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El modo imperativo se usa para dar órdenes, hacer súplicas o manifestar deseos.
The imperative mood is for giving orders, making requests or communicating wishes.

as I see it, the way I see it

locución adverbial (en mi opinión)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
A mi modo de ver, todos respondemos tarde o temprano por nuestros actos.
As I see it, we all answer for our actions sooner or later.

as

locución preposicional (como)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Le prepararemos una pequeña fiesta a nuestro jefe a modo de agradecimiento.
We will organise a small party for our boss by way of thanks.

in the [adjective] style, in the [adjective] way

locución adverbial (de cierta manera)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El viejo herrero trabaja al modo antiguo.
The elderly blacksmith works in the old style.

in the style of

locución preposicional (al estilo de)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Se viste al modo de las viejas actrices de los años 20.
She dresses in the style of the old actresses of the '20s.

somehow

locución adverbial (en alguna forma)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
De cierta manera lograron encontrarse.
Somehow they managed to find one another.

in a sense, in a way

locución adverbial (en algún sentido)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
De cierta manera creo que tienes razón.
I think you are right, in a sense.

somehow

locución adverbial (en alguna forma)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Lograré encontrarte de cierto modo, aunque tarde toda la vida.
I will find you, somehow, even if it takes my whole life.

in a sense, in a way

locución adverbial (en algún sentido)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
De cierto modo, tu madre tiene razón.
In a sense, your mother is right.

by any means possible

locución adverbial (no importa cómo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Conseguiré esa guitarra de cualquier modo.
I will get that guitar by any means possible.

that way

locución adverbial (así)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Juan compartió el pastel, de esa manera todos pudieron comer.
Juan shared the cake; that way they could all have some.

that way, like that

locución adverbial (así)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Martín dijo que de ese modo sería mejor.
Martin said that it would be better that way.

in this way, this way

locución adverbial (así)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cuando estuve en el ejército, me enseñaron a hacer la cama de este modo.
When I was in the army, they taught me to make the bed in this way.

in the same way, in the same manner

locución adverbial (del mismo modo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
El jefe trata a todos sus empleados de igual forma.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Maria turned in her essay early. Likewise, Juan turned his in two days before the due date.

so that, in order that

locución conjuntiva (de manera que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Decoraré este pastel de modo que parezca una pelota de fútbol.
I will decorate this cake in such a way that it looks like a soccer ball.

there is no way

locución adverbial (en absoluto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
De ningún modo iré contigo de vacaciones.
There is no way I am going on vacation with you.

if not

locución adverbial (de no ser así)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Me urge hablar contigo, de otro modo no te habría llamado tan tarde.
I really need to talk to you; if not I wouldn't have called you so late.

in a way

locución adverbial (forma de hacer algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Resolvió el problema de un modo sencillo.
The problem was solved in a simple way.

in other words

locución conjuntiva (en otras palabras)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Dicho de otro modo, no te quiero volver a ver.
In other words, I don't want to see you again.

in a way

locución adverbial (en algunos aspectos)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En cierto modo, Marcos parece haber madurado desde la última vez que vino.
In a certain way, Marcos seems to have matured since the last time that he came.

in no way

locución preposicional (no, nunca)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

broadly, generally

locución adverbial (voz latina (a grandes rasgos)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Este artículo resume grosso modo las propuestas de todos los candidatos.

dress casually

locución verbal (vestir descuidadamente)

Teresa va de cualquier modo a trabajar.
Teresa dresses casually for work.

automatic mode

(modo no manual)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

operating instructions

locución nominal masculina (manual de uso)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
La etiqueta del envase dice el modo de empleo del líquido limpiador.
The operating instructions for the cleaning liquid are on the label.

call mode

(forma de entrada de llamada)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

way of life, lifestyle

(estilo de vivir)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mario es soltero y disfruta mucho su modo de vida.
Mario is single and enjoys his way of life (or: lifestyle).

indicative mood

(gramática)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los alumnos analizaron oraciones en modo indicativo.

subjunctive tense

(gramática)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El modo subjuntivo en español es difícil de entender para algunos extranjeros.
The subjunctive tense in Spanish is difficult for some foreigners to understand.

user mode

locución nominal masculina (informática: modo sin privilegios)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En el modo usuario no hay acceso directo al hardware.

it couldn't be any other way

expresión (imposible que no fuera así)

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

nothing can be done now

expresión (coloquial (expresa resignación)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ya ni modo; tendremos que acostumbrarnos a vivir con esos vecinos ruidosos.

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