No. 1,095 in Portuguese
formada
"Formada" means "graduated" or "trained" (referring to someone who has completed a course or education).
In a sentence
Ela está formada em engenharia.
She is graduated in engineering.
In this sentence, 'formada' is used to indicate that she has completed her studies and obtained a degree in the field of engineering.
A mesa foi formada por várias peças de madeira.
The table was formed by various pieces of wood.
Here, 'formada' is used to describe the table being composed or assembled from multiple parts.
A doutora recém-formada iniciou seu primeiro emprego.
The newly graduated doctor started her first job.
In this context, 'formada' refers to the doctor having recently completed her academic training and becoming certified in her profession.
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