Moderno
Example: El edificio moderno tiene muchas ventanas grandes.
Definition
"Moderno" describes something relating to the present or recent times, characterized by contemporary style, ideas, or technology. For example, a "moderno" building incorporates current architectural trends and materials, often featuring clean lines and large windows.
Etymology
The word "moderno" comes from the Latin word 'modernus', which means 'just now' or 'recent'. It originally referred to something belonging to the present time as opposed to the past. Did you know? The term gained popularity during the Renaissance when distinguishing contemporary ideas from classical antiquity became important.
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"Moderno" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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