Spanish Conversation · Level 121
60 words
Spanish word
conformar
Pronunciation
IPA/konfoɾˈmaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmake up
Example
Estas tres piezas conforman la mesa.
These three pieces make up the table.
More examples
Los países conforman una alianza regional.
The countries form a regional alliance.
Core concept
Different parts arranged to create one complete unit.
Common phrases
conformar el comité
make up the committee
conformar una alianza
form an alliance
conformar un conjunto
make up a set
Similar words
formar: Form a particular shape or coherent grouping by combining elements.
armar: Assemble parts into a functioning, ready-to-use object.
componer: Combine materials or elements to create a finished work or functional whole.
integrar: Incorporate individual elements so they become parts of a unified whole.
Definition in Spanish
Sirve para expresar que distintas cosas o personas constituyen, forman o integran un conjunto.
Word origin
From Latin conformāre ('con-' 'together' + 'formāre' 'to shape'), literally 'to shape together'.
Usage tips
- The reflexive form conformarse has a different sense: it means to accept or resign oneself rather than to compose or constitute something.