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    Forman (en. Form)

    /forˈman/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is responsible for supervising a group of workers on a construction project.
    The foreman ensured that all workers followed safety regulations.
    El forman se aseguró de que todos los obreros siguieran las normas de seguridad.
    Individual responsible for controlling and organizing tasks on a construction site.
    The foreman of the site must report daily on the project's progress.
    El forman de la obra tiene que informar diariamente sobre el avance del proyecto.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'formar', indicating the action of shaping or establishing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the foreman of the team
    the person in charge of coordinating the group's tasks.
    el forman del equipo
    construction foreman
    a person specialized in supervising construction work.
    forman de construcción

    Related Words

    project
    Construction or project under development.
    obra
    worker
    A person who performs manual or physical work on the site.
    trabajador

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to the one in charge on a construction site, sometimes in a derogatory manner.
    That foreman thinks he knows everything, but he doesn't even have experience.
    Ese forman cree que sabe todo, pero ni siquiera tiene experiencia.