modelo
modélo with stress marks
model
Usage Note
Modelo is borrowed from Spanish modelo and can refer to a fashion model, a role model, or an example to be followed; as an adjective it means exemplary. The phrase modelo ng kabataan (model youth) is widely used in school and civic settings to praise outstanding students.
Examples
" Modelo siya ng damit. "
Natural Translation
She is a clothing model.
Literal Translation
Model she of clothes.
" Siya ay nagsisilbing magandang modelo para sa mga kabataan sa kanilang komunidad. "
Natural Translation
He/She serves as a good model for the youth in their community.
Literal Translation
He/She is serving good model for to plural youth in their community.
" Pinili siyang modelo ng paaralan dahil masipag siyang mag-aral at mabait sa lahat ng kaklase niya. "
Natural Translation
She was chosen as the school's model student because she studies hard and is kind to all her classmates.
Literal Translation
Chosen she model of school because diligent she to-study and kind to all of classmates her.
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