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”.
Example sentences
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 forma más efectiva de hacer ejercicio es correr de los zombis.
The most effective way to exercise is running from zombies.
¡De ninguna forma permitiré que esto continúe!
In no way will I allow this to continue!
La artista explora las formas abstractas en su nueva exposición.
The artist explores abstract forms in her new exhibition.