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    Figurar (en. Figure)

    /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.