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feminine

/foɾmaˈθjon/ ES

/foɾmaˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

training, education, formation

Word origin

From Latin formatio, from formare ('to form, shape'), from forma ('form, shape'). The English 'formation' comes from the same root.

Origin: Latin
Root: formatio
English cognates: formation, form

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralformaciones

Examples

gratuita .

The company offers free training to all its employees.

académica.

She has an excellent academic education.

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cerrada.

The soldiers were advancing in close formation.

The formation of the mountains took millions of years.

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This word is part of lesson 58.