moldar

Senses

1. 1.

   to mold, to shape

   to give physical form or shape to something, especially using a mold

2. 2.

   to shape, to form

   to influence or determine the development of something (character, behavior, etc.)

3. 3.

   to adapt, to adjust

   to make something fit or conform to a particular pattern or standard

Examples

• "O escultor moldou a argila com as mãos para criar uma obra de arte."

  The sculptor molded the clay with his hands to create a work of art.

• "As experiências da infância ajudam a moldar nossa personalidade."

  Childhood experiences help shape our personality.

• "Ela conseguiu moldar seu corpo através de exercícios regulares."

  She managed to shape her body through regular exercise.

Usage

Common verb in both literal (physical shaping) and figurative (influencing development) contexts. Often used with "caráter" (character), "personalidade" (personality), "corpo" (body), and "comportamento" (behavior). Regular -ar verb conjugation.