Spanish word

formular

Pronunciation

IPA/foɾmuˈlaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbformulate

Example

Voy a formular una respuesta ahora.

I'm going to formulate an answer now.

Illustration for formular (formulate)

More examples

En la reunión, es mejor formular una opinión bien pensada.

At the meeting, it's better to formulate a well-thought-out opinion.

Core concept

Shaping an idea into a formal statement or proposal.

Common phrases

  • formular una opinión

    formulate an opinion

  • formular una respuesta

    formulate a response

Similar words

expresar: Expresses emotions or opinions by speech, writing, or behavior.
proponer: Proposes an idea or plan aiming to gain acceptance or agreement.
plantear: Brings up a question or issue for consideration or debate.
presentar: Presents materials or viewpoints to people in a meeting or public setting.

Definition in Spanish

Crear o estructurar de forma formal una propuesta, una respuesta o un planteamiento, con la intención de presentarlo como enunciado o documento.

Word origin

Derives from Latin formula 'small form' via formare 'to form', and it means giving a formal shape to an idea or statement.

Usage tips

  • Formular is transitive (formular algo) when creating a statement, while the reflexive formularse expresses that a doubt or question arises.

Other meanings

  • deviseverb
  • stateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • formuladoformulatedadjective

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