any way
vs
shape

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"Any way" is a phrase which is often translated as "alguna manera", and "shape" is a noun which is often translated as "la forma". Learn more about the difference between "any way" and "shape" below.

any way(

wey

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. alguna manera

Is there any way we can help you?¿Existe alguna manera de ayudarte?

b. cualquier forma

Any way you look at it, it's still a problem.De cualquier forma que lo mires, sigue siendo un problema.

c. algún modo

If there were any way for me to travel to Paris and back before lunch, I would do it.Si hubiera algún modo de viajar a Paris y regresar antes del almuerzo, lo haría.

d. alguna forma

Is there any way I can get you to change your mind?¿Hay alguna forma en que pueda hacer que cambies de opinión?

e. cualquier modo

Is your organization funded in any way by foreign nationals?¿Su organización es financiada de cualquier modo por ciudadanos extranjeros?

f. cualquier manera

She wants to lose weight any way she can.Quiere perder peso de cualquier manera que pueda.

shape(

sheyp

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (geometry)

a. la forma

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Triangles are my favorite shape.El triángulo es mi forma favorita.

2. (hazy outline of something)

a. la figura

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

A shape appeared in the fog.Una figura apareció en la neblina.

3. (state or condition)

a. la forma

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

(health)

I need to be in good shape before summer.Necesito ponerme en buena forma antes del verano.

b. el estado

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

My car is old and in bad shape.Mi carro está viejo y en mal estado.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

4. (to mold)

a. moldear

Shape the clay with your bare hands.Moldea la arcilla solo con las manos.

5. (to condition)

a. moldear

Bad experiences can shape our character.Las malas experiencias pueden moldear nuestro carácter.

b. determinar

The events of those weeks shaped the future of the country.Los acontecimientos de esas semanas determinaron el futuro del país.