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feminine

/ˈfoɾmula/

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Translation

formula

Word origin

From Latin formula ('small form, rule'), a diminutive of forma ('form, shape').

Origin
Latin
Root
formula
English cognates
formula, form

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralfórmulas

Examples

pizarra.

The teacher wrote the formula on the board.

mágica .

There is no magic formula for success.

química H2O.

The chemical formula for water is H2O.

medicamento.

They found a new formula for the medicine.

Repite .

He repeats the same formula in every speech.

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This word is part of lesson 68.