Portuguese · Adjectives
Moderno
[/moˈdeʁnu/]
Modern
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Relating to the present or recent times, as opposed to the remote past.
Relativo ao presente ou tempos recentes.
Example
São Paulo é uma cidade moderna e cosmopolita.
São Paulo is a modern and cosmopolitan city.
Etymology
'Moderno' is derived from the Latin 'modernus', meaning 'recent' or 'of the present time', which has transitioned into describing contemporary styles or ideas in modern Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Moderno' serves both formal and informal uses, commonly found in discussions about art, architecture, and culture, prevalent across Portuguese-speaking regions.