modelaje
/modelaxe/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish word for modeling (the work of someone who models clothes) is modelaje.
Meaning: work of someone who models clothes (verb)
Which one should you use?
Modelamiento is a formal alternative for modeling used in professional and academic contexts. In Spain, the term Pasarela is used to refer to runway or catwalk modeling.
How do you pronounce it?
/modelaxe/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pasarela, used for runway modeling, literally means 'small bridge', reflecting the narrow physical structure models walk upon.
- In the context of modeling, Spanish speakers often use the phrase desfilando to describe the act of walking the runway, which shares a root with military parades.
- The word modelo is used interchangeably for a fashion model, a physical prototype of an invention, and a moral role model.
Examples in context
- Ella trabaja en el modelaje de alta costuraShe works in high fashion modeling
- El modelamiento de datos es una parte fundamental de la programaciónData modeling is a fundamental part of programming
- Ella hace modelaje para revistas de modaShe does modeling for fashion magazines
- Las modelos desfilaron en la pasarelaThe models walked on the runway
- En la clase de artes, realizaremos actividades de modelajeIn the art class, we will have modeling activities
- Las modelos profesionales dominan diferentes técnicas de modeladoProfessional models master different modeling techniques
- El modelaje es su pasión.Modeling is her passion.
- Ella estudia el modelaje profesional.She studies professional modeling.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new career path.
- SofíaDaniel, quiero probar suerte con el modelaje.Daniel, I want to try my luck with modeling.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Eres muy alta, Sofía.That's great! You are very tall, Sofía.
- SofíaNo sé si el modelaje es para mí.I don't know if modeling is for me.
- DanielDeberías intentarlo, tienes mucho talento.You should try it, you have a lot of talent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “modeling” translations and entries modelaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
