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    Formaban (en. Formed)

    /foɾˈmaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To have a shape.
    The pieces of the puzzle formed a complete image.
    Las piezas del rompecabezas formaban una imagen completa.
    To educate or instruct.
    The teachers trained the students in different disciplines.
    Los maestros formaban a los estudiantes en diferentes disciplinas.
    To constitute together.
    The committee members formed a majority in the vote.
    Los miembros del comité formaban una mayoría en la votación.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'formar', which originates from the Latin 'formare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    were part of
    Indicates that something was a component or member of a group.
    formaban parte de
    formed a circle
    Refers to people or things organized in a circular shape.
    formaban un círculo
    formed opinions
    Indicates the act of constructing judgments or viewpoints.
    formaban opiniones

    Related Words

    to form
    To give shape to something.
    formar
    formation
    Process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
    formación
    formative
    That has the function to form or educate.
    formativo

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to people who organize or lead groups.
    In the meeting, those who formed were the leaders of each department.
    En la reunión, los que formaban eran los líderes de cada departamento.
    Used to momentarily describe a group or team.
    When we played, those who formed understood each other perfectly.
    Cuando jugamos, los que formaban se entendían a la perfección.