Modelar
Example: O artista vai modelar a argila até formar a escultura perfeita.
Definition
"Modelar" means to shape or mold a material, such as clay, by manipulating it with hands or tools until it takes a desired form. It often refers to artistic or craft activities where an object is created by carefully forming a pliable substance.
Etymology
The word "modelar" comes from the Latin 'modulare,' meaning to measure or regulate. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to signify the act of shaping or forming something, especially in an artistic context. Did you know? The root is also related to the English word 'model,' highlighting the connection to creating a form or prototype.
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