formation
BrE /fəˈmeɪʃn/ AmE /fərˈmeɪʃn/
noun en → es
a group of people or things that are organized in a particular way for a specific purpose
formación, grupo organizado
- a formation of something
Collocations military formation · formation of clouds
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The army's new formation is designed to be more flexible.
La nueva formación del ejército está diseñada para ser más flexible.
the process of educating or training someone to do a particular job or activity
formación, capacitación
- a formation in something
Collocations professional formation · formation as a teacher
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She completed her formation as an engineer.
Ella completó su formación como ingeniera.
the arrangement of the parts or features of something, especially in a way that is characteristic of it
formación, estructura
- a formation of something
Collocations rock formation · formation of a mountain range
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The rock formation is unique in this area.
La formación rocosa es única en esta área.
the arrangement of players on a sports team, especially when they are defending or attacking
formación, alineación
- a formation in something
Collocations football formation · formation of a team
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The coach changed the team's formation to 4-3-3.
El entrenador cambió la formación del equipo a 4-3-3.
the process of something being created or developed over time, especially in the past
formación, evolución
- a formation of something
Collocations formation of a country · formation of an empire
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The formation of the Roman Empire was gradual.
La formación del Imperio Romano fue gradual.
the arrangement or composition of elements in a work of art, such as painting or sculpture
formación, composición
- a formation of something
Collocations artistic formation · formation of a painting
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The artist's use of color in the formation of this piece is striking.
El uso del artista de los colores en la formación de esta pieza es sorprendente.
the process of something being formed or created, especially in a scientific context
formación, creación
- a formation of something
Collocations chemical formation · formation of crystals
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The chemical formation of water involves hydrogen and oxygen.
La formación química del agua implica hidrógeno y oxígeno.
a group of military units organized for a specific purpose or operation
formación, unidad militar
- a formation in something
Collocations military formation · formation of troops
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The military formation was on high alert.
La formación militar estaba en alto estado de alerta.