modello
/moˈdɛl.lo/
The English phrase 'paragon' is translated into Italian as modello.
modello is used to refer to a model or pattern.
Meaning: model or pattern (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of modello is modelli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /moˈdɛl.lo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, modello is used in a legal or bureaucratic sense to describe a standardized form that you fill out. If a clerk asks for your modello, they are likely asking for a specific document rather than an example to follow.
- In Italian art history, a modello was a small-scale preparatory version of a painting or sculpture. It served as a formal contract between the artist and the patron to agree on the final composition.
- The Italian modello is an exact linguistic relative of the English 'module', both descending from the Latin 'modulus' meaning 'small measure'.
Examples in context
- Lui è un modello di virtù.He is a paragon of virtue.
- Questo è un modello di perfezione.This is a model of perfection.
- Segui il modello indicato nel libro.Follow the model indicated in the book.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are discussing a design project at a studio.
- SofiaFrancesco, hai visto il nuovo modello?Francesco, have you seen the new model?
- FrancescoSì, è un modello molto elegante.Yes, it is a very elegant model.
- SofiaDovremmo usarlo come base per il progetto.We should use it as a base for the project.
- FrancescoSono d'accordo, Sofia, è perfetto.I agree, Sofia, it is perfect.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry modello, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries modello, CC BY-SA 4.0.
