formou

[foɾ'mow]

verb

formed; graduated

1. Past tense of 'formar' - to create, shape, or establish something

He formed a new company last year.

Ele formou uma nova empresa no ano passado.

2. Past tense of 'formar' - to complete an educational degree or professional qualification

She graduated in medicine five years ago.

Ela formou em medicina há cinco anos.

3. Past tense of 'formar' - to compose or constitute

The committee was formed by five members.

O comitê formou-se com cinco membros.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

formou

Standard usage for both completing education and creating/forming

Portugal

formou

Standard usage, though 'licenciou-se' more commonly used for university graduation

formou-se em

formou um grupo

formou uma opinião

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