Figurar (en. Feature)
/fiɣuˈɾaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To represent or display in a visual form.
The painting figures a scene of nature.
El cuadro figura una escena de la naturaleza.
To be present or be part of something.
She figures on the list of top students.
Ella figura en la lista de los mejores estudiantes.
To calculate or estimate the value of something.
We need to figure the total cost of the project.
Debemos figurar el costo total del proyecto.
To play a part or role in an event or situation.
In the play, he figures as the protagonist.
En la obra, él figura como el protagonista.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'figūrāre', which means 'to model, to form'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
figure among
To be part of or included in a group.
figurar entre
figure on the list
To be mentioned or noted in a list of names.
figurar en la lista
does not figure
Not to be present or not to be relevant in a situation.
no figura
Related Words
figure
Shape or representation of something.
figura
figuration
Action of figuring or representing something.
figuración
figurative
That represents something in a symbolic or non-literal way.
figurativo
Slang Meanings
To figure as someone famous.
Since he appeared on television, he has been figuring a lot.
Desde que salió en televisión, ha estado figurando mucho.
To stand out or to be relevant.
At the party, he always figures for his way of dancing.
En la fiesta, él siempre figura por su forma de bailar.