What does "formar" mean in English?

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Spanish

formar

English

to form

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Alternative translations of "formar"

to make
to shape
to train
to establish

Examples of how to use "formar" in Spanish

Spanish
Vamos a formar dos equipos.
English
We are going to form two teams.
Spanish
Yo formo un equipo pequeño.
English
I'm forming a small team.
Spanish
Ellos formaron una fila ordenada.
English
They formed an orderly line.
Spanish
Ella formaba letras con cuidado.
English
She was forming letters carefully.
Spanish
Nosotros formaremos un club escolar.
English
We will form a school club.

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Vamos a formar dos equipos.

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