Spanish word

figura

Pronunciation

IPA/fiˈɣuɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounshape

Example

Me gusta la figura de esa lámpara.

I like the shape of that lamp.

Illustration for figura (shape)

More examples

Hace ejercicio para mejorar la figura del cuerpo.

He exercises to improve his body shape.

Core concept

Outline or outer shape of an object.

Common phrases

  • figura del cuerpo

    body shape

  • figura corporal

    physique

Similar words

forma: Three-dimensional form or build of an object, highlighting proportions and structure.
aspecto: Visible appearance or look that shows how something appears at a glance.
imagen: Visual image or overall seen impression of a person, object, or scene.

Definition in Spanish

Contorno o forma exterior de un objeto o de una figura geométrica; también se usa para referir la silueta de una persona.

Word origin

From Latin figura 'form, shape', from the verb fingere 'to shape' plus the suffix -ura, originally referring to a thing's form.

Usage tips

  • A cognate of English 'figure' but used for physical form or silhouette and not for 'to figure out' (understand).

Other meanings

  • figurenoun
  • drawingnoun

Opposites

  • deformidaddeformitynoun

Related words

  • figurarappearverb
  • figuracióndepictionnoun

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