English–Spanish
“formal” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/foɾˈmal/
Example
Es importante ser formal cuando conoces a los padres de tu pareja.
It is important to be formal when you meet your partner's parents.
How to say “formal” in Spanish
“Formal” in Spanish is formal.
Polite distance marked by titles and set phrases.
Example sentences with formal
Para la entrevista debes llevar ropa formal.
For the interview you should wear formal attire.
Tips for using formal
- Spanish formality is signaled by pronouns and fixed formulas (titles, usted, buenos días, etc.) rather than only by fancier vocabulary, so tone and grammar indicate respect.