What does "modelar" mean in English?

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Spanish

modelar

English

to model

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Alternative translations of "modelar"

to shape
to mold
to fashion
to form

Examples of how to use "modelar" in Spanish

Spanish
La artista modelaba la arcilla con sus manos.
English
The artist was shaping the clay with her hands.
Spanish
Yo modelo figuras con arcilla cada día.
English
I sculpt figures with clay every day.
Spanish
Ayer modelé una figura pequeña en clase.
English
Yesterday I sculpted a small figure in class.
Spanish
Cuando era niño modelaba animales de barro.
English
When I was a child, I used to sculpt animals out of clay.
Spanish
Mañana modelaré una escultura para mamá.
English
Tomorrow I will sculpt a sculpture for mom.

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La artista modelaba la arcilla con sus manos.

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