Shape in spanish
pronunciation: foʊɹ̩mɑ part of speech: noun
shape1 = forma, figura.
Example: If the book has an unusual shape then both the height and the width of the book will be given.more:
» be + Adjetivo + in shape = tener forma + Adjetivo.
Example: The cartographic information source differs from other kinds of information in that it is usually rectangular in shape and defined by the coordinates of the four map corners.» be in good shape = estar en forma, estar bien.
Example: China's economy is in good shape and capable of maintaining financial stability despite global chaos.» be in shape = estar en forma.
Example: This article explores whether 'being in shape' could be considered a legitimate central educational goal.» be in top shape = estar en plena forma, estar que se + salir, estar hecho una máquina, ser un máquina.
Example: She hopes to be back in top shape for next week's league game in Monaco.» be out of shape = estar bajo de forma, estar en mala forma, estar desentrenado.
Example: He constantly nags his wife that she's out of shape and too fat.» come in + all/many (sorts of) shapes and sizes = haber de muchos tipos, haber de muy diversos tipos.
Example: Printers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and with a range of print quality and speeds of operation.» come in + many shapes = existir de muchas formas, haber de muchas formas.
Example: Natural pearls come in many shapes, with perfectly round ones being comparatively rare.» geometric shape = figura geométrica, forma geométrica.
Example: His writings are filled with references to mysticism relating religious concepts to darkness, geometric shapes, and cruciform imagery.» get back into + shape = volver a coger la forma.
Example: Aqua aerobics improves fitness and can help lose weight and get back into shape.» get in(to) + shape = ponerse en forma.
Example: Hill walking is a very effective way to tone your legs, challenge your cardiovascular system and get into shape.» give + shape = dar forma.
Example: If his decision is to ask about his need, then it becomes necessary to give it a sharper intellectual shape, to describe it in words, and to formulate it as a question.» in any shape or form = de ningún modo, en absoluto.
Example: Many librarians were literally incredulous that weeding could be considered, in any shape or form, as a timesaver; others begged to differ.» in bad shape = en mala forma, en malas condiciones, en mal estado.
Example: But then a stretch of warm weather, even some rain, melted one of the rinks and left the other two in bad shape.» in good shape = en forma, en buena forma, en buena condición, en buen estado.
Example: All were reported to be in good shape at the end of their week long ordeal of captivity.» in poor shape = en malas condiciones, en mal estado.
Example: But he said that many of the properties appeared to be in poor shape, and many were vacant.» in the shape of = en forma de.
Example: The play 'A Song at twilight' tells the story of an embittered, closeted, world-famous writer who is faced with his murky past in the shape of his early mistress.» keep + Nombre + in top shape = mantener en plena forma.
Example: To keep a horse in top shape, you should put it to bed no later than 10 pm.» of all shapes and sizes = de todo tipo, de toda clase.
Example: A variety of libraries (and other institutions and organizations of all shapes and sizes) are concerned with creating a digital library for their users.» physical shape = forma física, estado físico, condición física.
Example: The indicator triplet; transience, renewal, and dynamism is used to describe the 'physical shape' of a national scientific community = Los tres indicadores de transitoriedad, renovación y dinamismo se utilizan para describir la "forma física" de la comunidad científica de una nación.» serpentine in shape = de forma serpentina.
Example: He used his holy stick which was serpentine in shape -- kind of like a shepherd's crook.» shape-shift = cambiar de forma.
Example: In the mean time, the piles outside the library are multiplying and shapeshifting and, for every 100 books the library SWAT team rescues, 100 are added by the unending delivery trucks.» ship-shape = en orden, todo en orden, ordenado, todo en su sitio.
Example: We're spending a lot of time getting the factory ship-shape to be able to make the most of the opportunity.» take + shape = tomar forma, perfilarse, adoptar forma, forjarse.
Example: We shall, therefore, attempt to illustrate by examples the subject that is currently taking shape under the umbrella term of 'information technology'.» the shape of things to come = ser lo que nos espera.
Example: Only time will tell whether the rather gimmicky approach to libraries and to culture in general as manifested in the centre is the shape of things to come.» whip + Nombre + into shape = meter en cintura, traer a filas, poner a raya, poner en forma.
Example: Let's see if he can whip her into shape = Vamos a ver se él consigue meterla en cintura.shape2 = dar forma, configurar, moldear, forjar.
Example: A dynamic information centre has to satisfy 2 types of enquiry -- single requests for information and enquiries on standing order -- each contributing to and shaping the information network.more:
» idea + shape = idea + forjar, idea + dar forma.
Example: This article focuses on the ideas and social forces shaping libraries.» reshape [re-shape] = remodelar, volver a dar forma, cambiar.
Example: I do not think I am alone in believing there is a need for significant change, for reshaping our educational programs as well as our institutional goals and philosophies.» shape + Posesivo + ideas = dar forma a + Posesivo + ideas.
Example: Writers have long known that speaking aloud what they have written in silence helps them to shape their ideas.» shape + Posesivo + identity = forjar + Posesivo + identidad.
Example: Our enduring indigenous roots and the French, British, Scottish and Irish influences have shaped the identity of Canada.» shape + Posesivo + potential = desarrollar + Posesivo + potencial.
Example: Warren and his mother credit Lane teachers for providing opportunities for him to shape his potential.» shape + public opinion = influir en la opinión pública.
Example: Librarians are aware of the ability of the press to shape public opinion.» shape + the future = forjar el futuro, determinar el futuro, repercutir en el futuro, labrar el futuro.
Example: The article suggests ways for the documentation specialist to exploit systematically all work potential created by information with regard to shaping the future.» shape up = tomar forma, formarse, desarrollarse.
Example: A major war may be shaping up over videotex advertising between cable television operators and the telephone companies.