Spanish Conversation · Level 7
87 words
Spanish word
forma
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoɾma/
Meaning
- feminine nounshape
Example
La forma del árbol es extraña.
The shape of the tree is strange.
More examples
El escultor sabe dar forma a la madera.
The sculptor knows how to give shape to wood.
Core concept
A method or manner of doing something.
Common phrases
tener forma de
have the shape of
dar forma a
give shape to
forma circular
circular shape
Similar words
apariencia: The immediate visual impression a thing gives: the way it looks from the outside.
aspecto: Something displays a visible angle or facet of appearance that emphasizes particular traits.
figura: The outer outline or silhouette of a person or object shows its basic form.
contorno: The curved or angular outline that forms and marks an object's external boundary.
Definition in Spanish
Modo o manera de hacer algo, así como la apariencia o configuración que presenta algo.
Word origin
From Latin forma 'shape', the word keeps the original sense of external form while developing the abstract sense 'manner' or 'method'.
Usage tips
- Although English 'form' often refers to a paper document, Spanish normally uses formulario for that meaning and forma refers to shape or manner.
Other meanings
- methodnoun
- stylenoun
Opposites
- deformacióndeformationnoun
- deformidaddeformitynoun
Related words
- formarformverb
- formaciónformationnoun
- formularioformnoun