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    Conformar (en. Shape)

    /kon-for-mar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To adjust or adapt something to certain conditions.
    It is necessary to conform the plans to the new circumstances.
    Es necesario conformar los planes a las nuevas circunstancias.
    To give shape or arrangement to something.
    The artist is going to shape a sculpture from clay.
    El artista va a conformar una escultura con el barro.
    To accept or resign oneself to a situation without protesting.
    I decided to settle for what I have instead of complaining.
    Decidí conformar con lo que tengo en vez de quejarme.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'conformare', which means 'to give shape together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to settle for
    Accepting what one has without seeking more.
    conformarse con
    to form a group
    Organizing or establishing a group of people.
    conformar un grupo
    to form a set
    Creating a whole from various parts.
    conformar un conjunto

    Related Words

    to form
    To create or make something exist.
    formar
    to adapt
    To modify something to fit a new situation.
    adaptar
    to compose
    To join parts to constitute a whole.
    componer

    Slang Meanings

    Not to complain despite an unfavorable situation.
    Sometimes you have to settle and not make such a drama.
    A veces hay que conformar y no hacer tanto drama.
    To accept reductions in expectations.
    If you want something, sometimes you have to settle and not demand so much.
    Si quieres algo, a veces hay que conformar y no exigir tanto.