modelar

Senses

1. 1.

   to model, to shape, to mold

   to give form or shape to something, especially clay, wax, or other malleable materials

2. 2.

   to model, to design

   to create a representation or pattern of something

3. 3.

   to shape, to influence

   to influence the development or character of something or someone

Examples

• "O escultor passou horas modelando a argila."

  The sculptor spent hours molding the clay.

• "Os pais ajudam a modelar o comportamento dos filhos."

  Parents help shape their children's behavior.

• "Precisamos modelar o sistema antes de implementá-lo."

  We need to model the system before implementing it.

Usage

Common in artistic contexts (sculpture, pottery) and also in technical/professional fields (data modeling, system design). Often used with "argila" (clay), "massa" (dough/mass), or abstract concepts like "comportamento" (behavior). Regular -ar verb conjugation.