Figuraban (en. Were listed)

/fiɣuˈɾaβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To represent something in a visible form.
In the play, the actors played historical characters.
En la obra de teatro, los actores figuraban personajes históricos.
To be part of a visible set or group.
The statistics were included in the final report.
Las estadísticas figuraban en el informe final.
To present or show an idea or concept.
In the exhibition, the sculptures featured themes of nature.
En la exhibición, las esculturas figuraban temas de la naturaleza.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'figurar', which comes from the Latin 'figurare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they were among the best
To be in a notable or high-quality group.
figuraban entre los mejores
they were on the list
To be mentioned or included in a document or record.
figuraban en la lista

Related Words

figure
Graphic or symbolic representation of something.
figura
to figure
To occupy a place or have a representation.
figurar
extra
That represents or appears as an image.
figurante

Slang Meanings

To be present in a situation.
At the party, the musicians were on the stage.
En la fiesta, los músicos figuraban en la tarima.
To be mentioned or alluded to.
In the conversation, he was viewed as the main responsible party.
En la conversación, él figuraba como el principal responsable.