Figuró (en. Appeared)

/fiɡuˈɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To represent or show something in a form or figure.
She figured the scene in great detail in her painting.
Ella figuró la escena con gran detalle en su pintura.
Determined the appearance of something.
The design of the building figured modernity in its structure.
El diseño del edificio figuró la modernidad en su estructura.
To appear or be visible in a context.
The sun figured on the horizon at dawn.
El sol figuró en el horizonte al amanecer.

Etymology

From the verb 'figurar', which comes from the Latin 'figurare', meaning to shape or form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to figure among the top
to be in a prominent position on a list or ranking.
figurar entre los primeros
not to be included in the plans
not to be included in the intentions or decisions.
no figurar en los planes
to appear in the press
to appear in articles or journalistic publications.
figurar en prensa

Related Words

figure
Visual representation of something.
figura
figuring
Action of figuring or representing.
figuración
figurative
That represents a figure or image; non-abstract art.
figurativo

Slang Meanings

To describe oneself in an exaggerated manner.
In her social media profile, she always figured as the best player on the team.
En su perfil de redes sociales, siempre figuró como el mejor jugador del equipo.
To show an image of success that is not real.
On Instagram, many figure a perfect life that they do not have.
En Instagram, muchos figuran una vida perfecta que no tienen.