Formaron (en. Formed)

/foɾˈmaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give shape to something through a process or action.
The group formed a strategy for the project.
El grupo formaron una estrategia para el proyecto.
To establish or create something.
They formed a new neighborhood association.
Formaron una nueva asociación de vecinos.
To gather people or things into a set.
They formed a work team for the event.
Formaron un equipo de trabajo para el evento.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'formar', which has roots in the Latin 'formare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

were part
Refers to something that is included in a group or category.
formaron parte
formed a line
Indicates that people lined up in a sequence.
formaron fila
formed a squadron
Used to describe the creation of a group intended for a specific task.
formaron un escuadrón

Related Words

to form
Verb that means to create or establish something.
formar
formation
The process of giving shape or structuring something.
formación
trainer
A person who teaches or causes a skill to develop.
formador

Slang Meanings

They did something together.
Yesterday at the party, everyone formed a good group.
Ayer en la fiesta, todos formaron un buen grupo.
They joined for a purpose.
The students formed to protest.
Los estudiantes formaron para protestar.