formula

a set of letters, numbers, or symbols that represent mathematical or scientific information and show the relationship between different elements in a particular situation

fórmula matemática/científica

• a formula for something

Collocations chemical formula · mathematical formula

• The chemical formula for water is H2O.

  La fórmula química del agua es H2O.

a list of the ingredients needed to make something, with details about how much of each ingredient is required and what steps are involved in making it

receta, fórmula (para cocinar)

• a formula for something

Collocations recipe formula · baking formula

• The recipe includes a special formula for the cake.

  La receta incluye una fórmula especial para el pastel.

a particular way of doing something that is based on a set of rules or principles and is intended to produce the best results

método, procedimiento

• a formula for something

Collocations formula for success · business formula

• They have a winning formula for attracting customers.

  Tienen una fórmula ganadora para atraer clientes.

a type of racing car used in motor sports, especially Formula One

fórmula (de carreras)

• Formula One

Collocations Formula One race · Formula One driver

• He won the Formula One championship.

  Él ganó el campeonato de Fórmula Uno.

a liquid mixture of milk, sugar, and other ingredients given to babies instead of breast milk or ordinary cow's milk

fórmula infantil (líquida)

• baby formula

Collocations infant formula · formula milk

• The baby is being fed on a special formula.

  El bebé está siendo alimentado con una fórmula especial.

a mixture of drugs that are used to treat an illness or medical condition

fórmula médica, medicamento compuesto

• prescribed formula

Collocations medical formula · pharmaceutical formula

• The doctor prescribed a special formula for her condition.

  El médico recetó una fórmula especial para su condición.

a legal document that sets out the terms of a contract or agreement, especially one relating to property or money

fórmula legal (de contrato)

• legal formula

Collocations contract formula · agreement formula

• The legal formula was signed by both parties.

  La fórmula legal fue firmada por ambas partes.

a mixture of paint, ink, or other materials used in art and design

fórmula de pintura o tinta (en arte)

• art formula

Collocations painting formula · ink formula

• The artist uses a special paint formula.

  El artista usa una fórmula especial de pintura.