Figuraba (en. Featured)

/fiɡuˈɾaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To represent or show in a visual way.
The work figured a scene of everyday life.
La obra figuraba una escena de la vida cotidiana.
To be or appear in a certain way in a specific context.
She figured among the best in her category.
Ella figuraba entre las mejores en su categoría.
To be part of a list or enumeration.
Juan's name figured in the final report.
El nombre de Juan figuraba en el informe final.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'figurare', which means 'to form, to shape'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

figured as
was presented or seen in a certain way.
figuraba como
figured among
was included in a specific group.
figuraba entre
did not figure in
was not present in a list or list of nominees.
no figuraba en

Related Words

figure
Visual representation or symbol.
figura
to figure
To present oneself or appear in a place or situation.
figurar
figurative
That represents something in a non-literal way.
figurativo

Slang Meanings

To represent oneself in an exaggerated manner.
He figured a lot at that event, as if he were the star.
Él figuraba mucho en ese evento, como si fuera la estrella.
To be present in a place where one should not be.
I don't know why he figured on that guest list.
No sé por qué figuraba en esa lista de invitados.