formal

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈfɔːrməl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈfɔrməl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(fôrməl; Chem. fôrmal)

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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
formal adj (ceremonious) (formal)ceremonial adj mf
  formal adj mf
 He wore his formal robes for the ritual.
 Llevó su ropa ceremonial para el ritual.
 Llevó su ropa formal para el ritual.
formal adj (suitable for ceremonies)buena adj
  elegante adj mf
  de las grandes ocasiones loc adj
 They took out the formal china for the meal.
 Sacaron la vajilla buena para la cena.
 Sacaron la vajilla elegante para la cena.
 Sacaron la vajilla de las grandes ocasiones para la cena.
formal adj (official)formal adj mf
  oficial adj mf
 If you are not happy with this response, you can submit a formal complaint by completing the attached form.
 Si no está de acuerdo con esta respuesta, puede presentar una queja formal rellenando el formulario adjunto.
formal n US (dance)baile nm
 Do you have a date to the formal?
 ¿Tienes una cita para el baile?
formal n US (woman's long evening gown)vestido de noche loc nom m
  vestido largo nm + adj
 She wore a black strapless formal to the gala.
 Llevaba un vestido de noche negro sin tirantes en la gala.
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Additional Translations
InglésEspañol
formal adj (customary, proper)adecuado/a adj
 The formal way to eat in this country is with a fork, and not with fingers.
 La forma adecuada de comer en este país es con cuchillo y tenedor, no con los dedos.
formal adj (by regulation)formal adj mf
  oficial adj mf
 That is a formal warning sign that you have to obey.
 Es un aviso formal que tienes que obedecer.
 Es una notificación oficial, debes obedecer.
formal adj (writing)formal adj mf
 You should use formal English when writing to the lawyers.
 Debes usar un lenguaje formal cuando escribas a tus abogados.
formal adj (as formality)puntual adj mf
  pura formalidad loc adj
 She signed the document after no more than a formal glance at it.
 Firmó el documento sin nada más que una mirada puntual.
 Firmó el documento sin darle más que una ojeada por pura formalidad.
formal adj (valid)formal adj mf
 If there are no formal objections then I'll carry on.
 Si no hay objeciones formales entonces pueden continuar.
formal adj (academic)formal adj mf
  académico/a adj
 Many famous authors lacked any formal education.
 Muchos escritores famosos carecen de una educación formal.
 Muchos escritores famosos carecen de preparación académica.
formal adj (strictly logical)racional adj mf
 You should take a formal approach to the problem, not an emotional one.
 Deberías plantearte una visión racional del problema, en lugar de una emocional.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Compound Forms:
InglésEspañol
draw up a formal document v expr (write official paper)redactar un documento formal loc verb
 The lawyers are drawing up a formal document detailing my divorce settlement.
 Los abogados están redactando un documento formal detallando el acuerdo de mi divorcio.
formal affair n (sophisticated social event)evento formal nm
formal clothes npl (clothing for elegant or solemn event)ropa formal nf + adj mf
  vestimenta formal nf + adj mf
 You have to wear formal clothes for a job interview.
 Debes usar ropa formal para una entrevista de trabajo.
formal contract n (law: written agreement)contrato formal nm + adj inv
  acuerdo formal nm + adj inv
formal dinner n (banquet, sophisticated meal)cena formal nf + adj mf
formal dress n (clothing for elegant or solemn occasions)traje de etiqueta nm + loc adj
 We all had to wear formal dress when meeting the Queen.
formal education n (structured schooling or study)educación formal nf
 La educación formal tiene un carácter intencional, planificado y regulado.
  (España)educación reglada nf
formal invitation n (official invite)invitación formal loc nom f
formal language n (formal words, phrases)lenguaje formal nm + adj mf
 Diplomacy is always conducted in very formal language.
 La diplomacia siempre se maneja en un lenguaje formal.
formal logic n (branch of logic)lógica formal nf + adj mf
formal notice n (official warning of [sth])notificación formal nf + adj
  notificación oficial nf
 Ayer recibí la notificación oficial de la cesantía.
formal requirement n (set demand)requisito formal nm + adj
  exigencia formal nf + adj
  obligación formal nf + adj
  requerimiento formal nm + adj
formal wear,
formalwear
n
(clothing: smart)ropa formal nf
 The event calls for formal wear, so I have to buy a new dress.
 Tuve que comprarme un vestido nuevo, porque todos van a ir al evento con ropa formal.
  atuendo formal nm
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