formal
gb/fˈɔɹməl/ us/fˈɔɹməl/
B1
Inglés
~ 3500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
serious and official in style
Serious and correct in the way that is usual for important situations.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is formal
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse 'formal' with 'official'. 'Formal' refers to style or manner, while 'official' means authorized by an authority.
Sinónimos
official (Emphasizes being recognized by authority rather than just serious style.)
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ceremonial (Focuses on being related to a ceremony or ritual.)
Antónimos
casual (Describes a relaxed style or manner rather than serious and official.)
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informal (Opposite in tone, style, or setting; relaxed and not following strict rules.)
Colocaciones
formal dress
|formal meeting
|formal education
|formal language
|formal invitation
Temas
communication
|manners
|culture
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The dinner was a formal event requiring evening gowns.
- He used very formal language in his speech to the board.
- Please wear formal attire to the wedding.
- Her writing style is too formal for this magazine.
- The letter was written in a formal tone.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is a formal dinner.
- He wears a formal suit.
- We have a formal meeting today.
- She speaks in a formal way.
- This is a formal letter.
adjective
B2
property
2
structured and methodical
Planned and done in an organized way with rules.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is formal
Sinónimos
structured (Emphasizes having a clear and planned arrangement.)
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systematic (Highlights being done step-by-step according to a system.)
Antónimos
informal (Done without a fixed plan or structure.)
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casual (Not following established structure or procedure.)
Colocaciones
formal training
|formal agreement
|formal procedure
|formal complaint
Temas
education
|process
|organization
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- All employees must complete a formal training program.
- They signed a formal agreement before starting the project.
- The complaint must be made through the formal procedure.
- She received no formal education in art, but she's very talented.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We have formal training at work.
- He made a formal complaint.
- They follow a formal procedure.
- She has no formal education in music.
adjective
B1
property
3
polite and respectful behavior
Polite and careful in the way you behave with others, especially in important situations.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is formal with [someone]
Sinónimos
polite (General term for showing good manners; less tied to ceremony.)
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respectful (Focuses on showing deference or regard.)
Antónimos
rude (Lacking politeness or respect.)
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familiar (Too casual or friendly for the situation.)
Colocaciones
formal greeting
|formal introduction
Temas
manners
|social
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He was very formal with his new boss.
- She gave me a formal handshake when we met.
- Their relationship remained strictly formal despite working together for years.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is formal with his teacher.
- She gave me a formal greeting.
- We are formal with new people.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
formal
AFI
GB/fˈɔɹməl/
US/fˈɔɹməl/
Sílabas y acento
form - al (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: formal
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
formal education
1/fˈɔɹməl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
learning in an organized school system
Learning that happens in schools, colleges, or universities with teachers and a set plan.
Ejemplos
- Many successful entrepreneurs have little formal education.
- Formal education is often necessary for certain careers.
in formal terms
1/ˈɪn fˈɔɹməl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
expressed officially or precisely
Said using exact and official words.
Ejemplos
- In formal terms, the agreement is not yet binding.
- The disease is known, in formal terms, as varicella.
formal attire
1/fˈɔɹməl ətˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
clothing for official events
Clothes that are suitable for important events like weddings or ceremonies.
Ejemplos
- The invitation requests guests to wear formal attire.
- The invitation specifies that formal attire is required.
- He arrived at the gala in full formal attire.
- At this hotel, formal attire is expected in the main dining room.