moldado

Moldado is a term used in Portuguese and Spanish to describe something that has been shaped or formed by a mold. In both languages, it functions as the past participle of the verb moldar (to mold) and as an adjective meaning “molded” or “cast.” The word is used across domains to indicate that an object or form has been created by a shaping process, either literally or figuratively.

In manufacturing and design, a peça moldada or produto moldado refers to a component produced by molding processes such as injection molding for plastics, casting for metals, or ceramic molding. The emphasis is on the final shape rather than the specific technique. The noun moldagem (the act or process of molding) is often used to describe the making of molds or the molding operation itself.

In art and sculpture, moldado can describe clay, wax, or plaster forms shaped within or outside a mold, as well as the resulting sculpture or reproduction. Figuratively, it can describe a person or thing shaped by external influences, such as education, culture, or experience.

Related terms include moldagem (the molding process) and modelagem (modeling), as well as the English cognate mold or molding. Moldado thus covers both technical manufacturing contexts and broader metaphorical uses.