Meaning
model
- role model
- pattern, template
- fashion model
In a sentence
Hai visto il nuovo modello di scarpe?
Have you seen the new shoe model?
Mio padre è sempre stato un modello per me.
My father has always been a role model for me.
Ieri hanno scelto un modello per la foto.
Yesterday they chose a male model for the photo.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| modello | masculine · singular |
| modelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'modello' for abstract patterns (e.g., behavior) or physical templates; 'esempio' is better for concrete examples.
- Avoid 'modello' for 'fashion model' if gender isn’t clear—specify 'modella' (female) or 'modello' (male).
- In design/engineering, 'modello' = blueprint; 'prototipo' = working prototype. Don’t confuse them.