format
BrE /ˈfɔːm.ət/ AmE /ˈfɔːrmət/
verb / noun en → es
past formatted pp formatted ing formatting
to prepare a computer disk or drive so that it can be used to store information
formatear, preparar para uso
- format something
Collocations format a hard drive · format a USB stick
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I need to format this disk before I can use it.
Necesito formatear este disco antes de poder usarlo.
to arrange text in a particular way, especially for printing or display on a computer screen
formatear, dar formato
- format something
Collocations format text · format a document
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The program automatically formats the text.
El programa formatea automáticamente el texto.
to give something a particular style or appearance, especially in order to make it suitable for a specific purpose or audience
dar formato, dar estilo
- format something
Collocations format an event · format a magazine
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The company formats its products to appeal to young people.
La empresa da formato a sus productos para atraer a los jóvenes.
the way in which something is presented or produced, such as on television or radio
formato, estilo de presentación
Phrasal verbs
preparar para, formatear para
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The software formats the data for easy access.
El software prepara los datos para un acceso fácil.
formatear en base a, basado en
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The system formats the data on the user's preferences.
El sistema formatea los datos en función de las preferencias del usuario.