Forjar (en. Forge)

/forˈxaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To shape hot metal to give it form.
The blacksmith forges swords and tools.
El herrero forja espadas y herramientas.
To intentionally create or develop something.
Forging a trusting relationship takes time.
Forjar una relación de confianza toma tiempo.
To forge documents or signatures.
He was arrested for forging checks.
Fue arrestado por forjar cheques.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'forjacere', meaning 'to form' or 'to shape'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forge a future
Create or develop a promising future.
forjar un futuro
forge history
Contribute significantly to history.
forjar la historia
forge a friendship
Develop a solid friendly relationship.
forjar una amistad

Related Words

forge
Workshop where metals are worked.
forja
forger
Person who forges, especially metals.
forjador
forged
The action of forging or the result of it.
forjado

Slang Meanings

To make or produce something cleverly.
He always knows how to forge solutions to problems.
Siempre sabe cómo forjar soluciones a los problemas.
To create a story or version of events.
Don't forge stories, tell the truth.
No forjes cuentos, dí la verdad.