Kilo Lingo

/foɾˈmaɾ/

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Translation

to form, to make up, to train

Word origin

From Latin formare ('to shape'), from forma ('form, shape'). The same root gives English 'form' and 'format'.

Origin
Latin
Root
formare
English cognates
form, format

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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The children formed a circle in the playground.

.

These pieces make up part of the same set.

.

The school trains the future doctors.

¿ plural ?

How is the plural formed in Spanish?

Juntos buen .

Together we form a good team.

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This word is part of lesson 36.