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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
She poured the chocolate into a heart-shaped mold.
The gelatin set perfectly in the star mold.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
Ejemplos
The clay figure was a perfect mold of the original model.
Bronze statues are often cast from molds.
03
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
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He was of a different mold than his colleagues, always seeking adventure.
Leaders of this mold are rare and inspiring.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
Ejemplos
Bread left out too long developed green mold.
Mold can ruin food if not stored properly.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
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The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
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
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
Ella moldeó cuidadosamente la arcilla en un hermoso jarrón en el torno de alfarero.
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
A los niños les encanta moldear plastilina de colores en figuras imaginativas durante la clase de arte.
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 artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
El artista moldeó una escultura de arcilla, dándole forma cuidadosamente hasta convertirla en una representación realista de una figura humana.
She molded a vase from ceramic.
Ella moldeó un jarrón de cerámica.
03
enmohecerse, mohosear
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
Ejemplos
If you leave bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
Si dejas el pan fuera en clima húmedo, rápidamente enmohecerá, volviéndose inadecuado para el consumo.
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
Con el tiempo, las paredes húmedas del sótano comenzaron a mohosearse, lo que requirió una limpieza y renovación extensas.
04
moldear
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
Ejemplos
The teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
Las enseñanzas de sus padres y mentores moldearon su visión del mundo.
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
Las historias inspiradoras de grandes líderes moldearon sus aspiraciones.
05
moldear, adaptar
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Ejemplos
The custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
La ortesis hecha a medida fue moldeada para adaptarse a los contornos únicos del pie del paciente.
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
El técnico automotriz moldeó el sello de goma para que encajara perfectamente alrededor de los bordes de la puerta del coche.
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