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forma-se

[ˈfɔɾ.mɐ.sə]
verb
is formed, forms itself, is shaped
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'formar-se' (to form, to be formed, to shape oneself)
A cloud forms in the sky.
Uma nuvem forma-se no céu.
2. To acquire education, training, or professional development
He is training to become an engineer.
Ele forma-se em engenharia.
3. To develop, to take shape, to materialize
An idea forms in the mind.
Uma ideia forma-se na mente.
Synonyms
constitui-seorganiza-sedesenvolve-seeduca-se
Antonyms
desfaz-sedesforma-sedissolve-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
forma-se
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

forma-se um círculo vicioso (a vicious circle forms)
forma-se uma opinião (an opinion forms)
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