shape
BrE /ʃeɪp/ AmE /ʃeɪp/
noun en → es
the form or outline of something as it appears to the eye
forma, contorno
- in the shape of sth
Collocations circle shape · square shape
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The cookie is in the shape of a heart.
La galleta tiene forma de corazón.
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
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She's in great shape after her training.
Ella está en excelente forma después de su entrenamiento.
the condition or state of something
estado, condición
- in good shape
Collocations financial shape · physical shape
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The company is in a bad financial shape.
La empresa está en una mala condición financiera.
to give something its form or outline
dar forma, moldear
- shape sth into sth
Collocations shape the dough · shape the clay
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She shaped the dough into a ball.
Ella moldeó la masa en forma de bola.
to influence or determine the form, nature, or development of something
influenciar, determinar
- shape sth
Collocations shape policy · shape opinion
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The economy will shape the election results.
La economía influirá en los resultados de las elecciones.
Idioms
fuera de forma, desentrenado
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He's out of shape after his long illness.
Él está fuera de forma después de su larga enfermedad.
ponerse en forma, entrenarse
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She's trying to get into shape for the summer.
Ella está tratando de ponerse en forma para el verano.
en buena condición, bien
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The house is in pretty good shape.
La casa está en bastante buena condición.