shape

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BrE /ʃeɪp/ AmE /ʃeɪp/

noun en → es

1 FORM/OUTLINE [countable] A2

the form or outline of something as it appears to the eye

forma, contorno

  • in the shape of sth

Collocations circle shape · square shape

  • The cookie is in the shape of a heart.

    La galleta tiene forma de corazón.

2 BODY [countable] B1

the form or condition of someone's body, especially when it is strong and healthy

cuerpo, figura

  • in good shape

Collocations get into shape · out of shape

  • She's in great shape after her training.

    Ella está en excelente forma después de su entrenamiento.

3 STATE [countable] B1

the condition or state of something

estado, condición

  • in good shape

Collocations financial shape · physical shape

  • The company is in a bad financial shape.

    La empresa está en una mala condición financiera.

4 MOLD [transitive] B2

to give something its form or outline

dar forma, moldear

  • shape sth into sth

Collocations shape the dough · shape the clay

  • She shaped the dough into a ball.

    Ella moldeó la masa en forma de bola.

5 INFLUENCE [transitive] C1

to influence or determine the form, nature, or development of something

influenciar, determinar

  • shape sth

Collocations shape policy · shape opinion

  • The economy will shape the election results.

    La economía influirá en los resultados de las elecciones.

Idioms

out of shape B1

fuera de forma, desentrenado

  • He's out of shape after his long illness.

    Él está fuera de forma después de su larga enfermedad.

get into shape B1

ponerse en forma, entrenarse

  • She's trying to get into shape for the summer.

    Ella está tratando de ponerse en forma para el verano.

in good shape B1

en buena condición, bien

  • The house is in pretty good shape.

    La casa está en bastante buena condición.