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"La forma" is a form of "forma", a noun which is often translated as "form". "Alcance" is a form of "alcance", a noun which is often translated as "reach". Learn more about the difference between "la forma" and "alcance" below.
la forma(
fohr
-
mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (figure)
3. (class)
a. form
Se han descubierto nuevas formas de vida en otro planeta.New life forms have been discovered on another planet.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Gaby se ha mantenido en buena forma corriendo todos los días al levantarse.Gaby has kept fit by running every morning when she gets up.
Si corrieras más, estarías en mejor forma.If you ran more, you'd be in better shape.
5. (style)
a. form
El fondo del ensayo está bien fundamentado, pero la forma debe ser más concisa y directa.The heart of your essay is well founded, but the form should be more concise and direct.
6. (religious)
a. host
Los católicos creen que la forma se convierte en la carne y hueso de Jesucristo.Catholics believe that the host becomes the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ.
7. (grammar)
a. form
La palabra cactus en inglés tiene una forma plural irregular.The word cactus in English has an irregular plural form.
las formas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. appearances
¿Por qué no le rayaste a ese imbécil? - Alguien tiene que guardar las formas.Why didn't you tell that jerk off? - Someone has to keep up appearances.
10. (feminine build)
el alcance(
ahl
-
kahn
-
seh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (grasp)
a. reach
¿Me puedes pasar esa botella? - No, está fuera de mi alcance.Can you pass me that bottle? - No, it's beyond my reach.
2. (extent)
a. importance
Nadie predijo el alcance de aquel descubrimiento.Nobody predicted the importance of that discovery.
4. (resources)
a. means
Me encanta ese carro, pero está fuera de mi alcance.I really like that car, but it's beyond my means.
5. (distance)
a. range
La prueba falló porque la radio utilizaba ondas de corto alcance.The test didn't work because the radio used short-range waves.
a. deficit (accounting)
Aquí tengo el informe explicando porqué el alcance fue a favor del banco.I have here the report explaining why the deficit was credited to the bank.
