Polyglot Dictionary

amoldar

/amowˈdaɾ/

verb C1

o (masc.) a (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

V Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Academic Domain General Tone Neutral

Forms

present (eu)
amoldo
preterite (eu)
amoldei
past participle
amoldado

Meaning

  1. to mould

    • Amoldou-se à situação.

      He adapted to the situation.

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Similar words

moldar

amoldar is slightly more about adapting or conforming to something, "amoldar-se"; moldar is more literal, to mold a shape — both mean "to mould."

Similar in other languages

Spanish

moldear

moldear is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "to mould."

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