Formular (en. Formulate)

/foɾ.muˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To set or express in precise and systematic terms.
The scientist needs to formulate his hypothesis.
El científico necesita formular su hipótesis.
To present or draft a document or application.
You have to formulate the application for the job.
Tienes que formular la solicitud para el trabajo.
To create a mixture or compound in a specific way.
The pharmacist must formulate the medication properly.
El farmacéutico debe formular el medicamento adecuadamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'formulāre', which means 'to give form.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to formulate an opinion
To express a judgment or stance on a topic.
formular una opinión
to formulate a complaint
To present a claim or dissatisfaction.
formular una queja
to formulate a plan
To establish a strategy or action program.
formular un plan

Related Words

formula
Mathematical or scientific expression that represents a relationship.
fórmula
formulation
The process of defining or creating a formula.
formulación

Slang Meanings

To make plans informally.
Let's formulate something for the weekend.
Vamos a formular algo para el fin de semana.
To invent excuses or justifications.
He's always formulating an excuse for being late.
Siempre está formulando una excusa para llegar tarde.