Fórmula (en. Formula)

/ˈfoɾmula/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Method or procedure for doing something.
The formula for solving quadratic equations is well known.
La fórmula para resolver ecuaciones cuadráticas es bien conocida.
Specific composition or recipe to obtain a specific product.
The formula for the medication was patented by the company.
La fórmula del medicamento fue patentada por la compañía.
Symbolic expression of a chemical substance.
The chemical formula of water is H2O.
La fórmula química del agua es H2O.

Etymology

From Latin 'formula', which means 'form, written form'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

magic formula
Method or solution that produces an astonishing result.
fórmula mágica
secret formula
Composition or unknown method that guarantees success.
fórmula secreta
search formula
Expression used to find specific information.
fórmula de búsqueda

Related Words

mathematical formulas
Sets of symbols that describe mathematical relationships.
fórmulas matemáticas
chemical formulas
Representations that indicate the chemical composition of substances.
fórmulas químicas

Slang Meanings

Easy or quick solution to a problem.
I found the formula to finish my homework in record time.
Encontré la fórmula para terminar mi tarea en un tiempo récord.
Foolproof method for succeeding in something.
They say that her new technique is the formula for success in sales.
Dicen que su nueva técnica es la fórmula del éxito en ventas.