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Mold
01
a container or form used to shape food or other materials by pouring them in while liquid, which then hardens into the container's shape
Ejemplos
Bakers use silicone molds for muffins and cupcakes.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
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The artist produced multiple molds from a single design.
03
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
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Writers of this mold tend to focus on social realism.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
Ejemplos
The basement walls showed signs of black mold.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
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The gardener dug into the mold to plant seedlings.
to mold
01
moldear
to give a soft substance a particular shape or form by placing it into a mold or pressing it
Transitive: to mold a material into a form
Ejemplos
The artist molded the soft wax into a lifelike sculpture of a bird.
El artista moldeó la cera blanda en una escultura realista de un pájaro.
02
modelar, moldear
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
Ejemplos
The chef molded a cake from fondant, skillfully shaping the sugary material into intricate decorations.
El chef moldeó un pastel de fondant, dando forma hábilmente al material azucarado en decoraciones intrincadas.
03
enmohecerse, mohosear
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
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When stored improperly, leather goods can mold, leading to irreversible damage and decay.
Cuando se almacenan incorrectamente, los artículos de cuero pueden mohosearse, lo que lleva a daños y deterioro irreversibles.
04
moldear
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
Ejemplos
The supportive environment at school molded her confidence and self-esteem.
El entorno de apoyo en la escuela moldeó su confianza y autoestima.
05
moldear, adaptar
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Ejemplos
The carpenter molded the wooden trim to fit precisely against the curved walls of the room.
El carpintero moldeó el acabado de madera para que encajara perfectamente contra las paredes curvas de la habitación.
Árbol Léxico
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