No. 1,355 in Portuguese
formar
"Formar" means "to form," "to shape," or "to graduate."
In a sentence
Nós vamos formar um grupo de estudo.
We are going to form a study group.
In this sentence, 'formar' means 'to form or create something.' It indicates the action of building or establishing a group or entity.
Ele quer se formar em medicina.
He wants to graduate in medicine.
Here, 'formar' conveys the meaning of completing a course of study or graduating. It's used reflexively to indicate personal accomplishment.
A escola ajuda a formar bons cidadãos.
The school helps to shape good citizens.
In this context, 'formar' means 'to shape or educate.' It emphasizes the contribution of the school in the development or molding of individuals into good citizens.
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