MODERN - Spanish adjective cognate
08/04/09 11:31 Filed in: Cognate
*Some words in English are identical in Spanish*
modern |ˈmädərn|
adjective
of or relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past : the pace of modern life | modern Chinese history.
• characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, ideas, or equipment : they do not have modern weapons.
• [ attrib. ] denoting the form of a language that is currently used, as opposed to any earlier form : modern German.
• [ attrib. ] denoting a current or recent style or trend in art, architecture, or other cultural activity marked by a significant departure from traditional styles and values : Matisse's contribution to modern art.
modern |ˈmädərn|
adjective
of or relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past : the pace of modern life | modern Chinese history.
• characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, ideas, or equipment : they do not have modern weapons.
• [ attrib. ] denoting the form of a language that is currently used, as opposed to any earlier form : modern German.
• [ attrib. ] denoting a current or recent style or trend in art, architecture, or other cultural activity marked by a significant departure from traditional styles and values : Matisse's contribution to modern art.