Spanish Conversation · Level 192
15 words
Spanish word
deformación
Pronunciation
IPA/defoɾmaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine noundeformation
Example
Hay una deformación en la puerta.
The door is deformed.
More examples
Después del choque, el coche tiene una deformación en el lateral.
After the crash, the car has a deformation on its side.
Core concept
A surface or contour that has lost its proper proportions.
Common phrases
tener una deformación
have a deformation
deformación en el coche
deformation on the car
deformación en el tejido
deformation in the fabric
Similar words
abolladura: Localized hollow or dent in metal or a panel formed by an impact or pressure.
abultamiento: Localized outward swelling on a surface caused by internal pressure or material buildup.
distorsión: Alteration of audio, visual, or physical form that produces a distorted appearance or sound.
Definition in Spanish
Alteración de la forma original de un objeto o superficie que provoca pérdida de sus proporciones o contorno.
Word origin
Spanish deformación derives from Latin deformatio, from de- 'away, undo' and forma 'shape', describing the action or result of spoiling a shape.
Usage tips
- For bodily conditions, deformidad tends to name a deformity while deformación highlights a change or warping in form.
Other meanings
- distortionnoun
Opposites
- normalidadnormalitynoun
- integridadintegritynoun
Related words
- deformardeformverb
- deformabledeformableadjective