modos

ways

noun MOH-dohs Rare

Also means

moods

Usage Note

Modos is the plural of modo ('way, manner, mood'). In grammar, modos verbales refers to verb moods (indicativo, subjuntivo, imperativo). In everyday speech, de todos modos ('anyway, in any case') and de ningún modo ('no way, by no means') are fixed phrases learners encounter constantly. The phrase a mi modo means 'in my own way'.

Examples

"Hay varios modos de resolver el problema."

Natural Translation

There are various ways to solve the problem.

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