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modalidad

modality

noun moh-dah-lee-DAHD Less Common

Also means

format, mode

Usage Note

Modalidad refers to a specific mode, format, or type within a broader category — for example, a sport's modalidad (discipline), or a payment modalidad (method). It is more formal than tipo or forma and commonly appears in administrative and academic Spanish.

Examples

"Elige la modalidad de pago que prefieras."

Natural Translation

Choose the payment method you prefer.

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