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feminine

/ˈfoɾma/

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Translation

way, form, shape, manner

Word origin

From Latin forma ('shape, form, figure, mould').

Origin: Latin
Root: forma
English cognates: form, format, formal, uniform

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralformas

Examples

This is the only way to solve the problem completely.

muchas .

There are many ways of seeing the same situation.

This way you gain time and avoid mistakes.

The swimming pool is heart-shaped.

, .

After months of running, she is fit again.

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This word is part of lesson 5.