Spanish word

deformar

Pronunciation

IPA/defoɾˈmaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbdeform

Example

No deformes la pieza con tanta fuerza.

Don't deform the part with so much force.

Illustration for deformar (deform)

More examples

La humedad puede deformar una foto antigua.

Humidity can distort an old photo.

Core concept

An object whose original outline is visibly warped or spoiled.

Common phrases

  • deformar la imagen

    distort the image

  • deformar una foto

    distort a photo

  • deformar la voz

    distort the voice

Similar words

aplastar: Squashes an object flat with strong force, leaving it visibly compressed.
doblar: Bends a material along a line, creating a curve or a permanent fold.
torcer: Twists an object along its length, producing a spiral, kink, or bend.
arrugar: Produces small wrinkles or creases on a surface, giving a crumpled look.

Definition in Spanish

Alterar la forma de algo, haciendo que pierda su contorno o figura original, tanto de manera física como en sentido figurado.

Word origin

From Latin deformare (de- 'away' + forma 'shape'), the verb is formed by adding de- to forma to express removing or spoiling a shape.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses deformar both literally for physical warping and figuratively for distorting facts or expressions, and speakers usually use the reflexive deformarse when the subject itself changes shape.

Other meanings

  • distortverb

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