mould
BrE /maʊld/ AmE /moʊld/
noun / verb en → es
a hard object used for making something in a particular shape, especially by pressing soft material into it
molde
- mould of sth
Collocations cake mould · clay mould
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She used a heart-shaped mould to make the cake.
Ella usó un molde en forma de corazón para hacer el pastel.
the way in which something is shaped or made, especially when this gives it a particular appearance
forma, diseño
- mould of sth
Collocations body mould · face mould
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The statue has a beautiful mould.
La estatua tiene una hermosa forma.
to influence or form the character, opinions, or attitudes of someone in an important way when they are young or for a long time
modelar, influir en
- [transitive], T + obj
Collocations mould sb's character · mould sb's opinions
-
The school aims to mould the minds of young people.
La escuela tiene como objetivo moldear las mentes de los jóvenes.
to shape or form something by pressing soft material into a mould
modelar, dar forma
- [transitive], T + obj
Collocations mould clay · mould dough
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She moulded the clay into a bowl.
Ella modeló la arcilla en una taza.
to shape or form something by pressing soft material into a mould
dar forma, moldear
- [transitive], T + obj
Collocations mould dough · mould wax
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He moulded the wax into a candle.
Él dio forma a la cera en una vela.
to influence or form the character, opinions, or attitudes of someone in an important way when they are young or for a long time
modelar, influir en
- [transitive], T + obj
Collocations mould sb's character · mould sb's opinions
-
The school aims to mould the minds of young people.
La escuela tiene como objetivo moldear las mentes de los jóvenes.
a type of fungus that grows on food and other organic matter, often in damp conditions
moho
- mould on sth
Collocations bread mould · fruit mould
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There's mould growing on the bread.
Hay moho creciendo en el pan.
a type of fungus that grows on food and other organic matter, often in damp conditions
moho
- there is mould
Collocations mouldy bread · mouldy fruit
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The old books were covered in mould.
Los libros viejos estaban cubiertos de moho.