What is the Spanish word for "formal"?

Learn how to say "formal" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

formal

Spanish

formal

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Examples of how to use "formal" in Spanish

English
This is a very formal dinner party.
Spanish
Esta es una cena muy formal.
English
Please wear formal clothes to the dinner.
Spanish
Por favor, usa ropa formal para la cena.
English
They used a formal tone in the letter.
Spanish
Ellos usaron un tono formal en la carta.
English
Her formal shoes matched the black dress.
Spanish
Sus zapatos formales combinaban con el vestido negro.
English
The meeting required a formal introduction first.
Spanish
La reunión requirió una introducción formal primero.

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