Forma

Forma

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “forma”.

It’s a feminine noun meaning “form”, “shape,” or “way” (as in “manner”).

A related word is the verb “formar”, which can mean “to form”, “to make up” or “to train/educate”.

Like the English word “form”, Spanish “forma” comes from Latin forma, which could have several meanings include “form”, “contour” and “shape”.

La mesa tiene forma circular.

The table has a circular shape.

¿De qué forma quieres hacerlo?

In what way do you want to do it?

La artista explora las formas abstractas en su nueva exposición.

The artist explores abstract forms in her new exhibition.

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