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    Formaba (en. Formed)

    /forˈmaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To create or shape something.
    She was part of the team since the beginning.
    Ella formaba parte del equipo desde el inicio.
    To build or structure in some way.
    The artist was forming a sculpture with clay.
    El artista formaba una escultura con arcilla.
    To develop skills or knowledge.
    The courses were training students in various disciplines.
    Los cursos formaban a los estudiantes en diversas disciplinas.
    To constitute or compose a group.
    Together they formed a united community.
    Juntos formaban una comunidad unida.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'formar', which comes from the Latin 'formare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    was part of
    He/She was one of the members or elements of a group.
    formaba parte
    formed an idea
    He/She was creating or developing a thought or conception.
    formaba una idea
    formed a whole
    It constituted a unit made up of several parts.
    formaba un todo
    formed the history
    It contributed to the creation of a story or narrative.
    formaba la historia

    Related Words

    form
    To cause something to have a shape or structure.
    formar
    formation
    The process of developing something or instructing someone.
    formación
    reform
    Change or modification in the structure of something.
    reforma
    inform
    To provide information about a topic.
    informar

    Slang Meanings

    To form a closed or exclusive group.
    In the neighborhood, they only formed among themselves, they didn’t let others in.
    En el barrio, solo formaban entre ellos, no dejaban entrar a otros.
    To create a strong bond or connection.
    They formed a friendship that nothing could break.
    Formaban una amizade que nada podría romper.