Meaning
figure, shape, impression
- figure, shape
- illustration, diagram
- impression
- face card
In a sentence
Quella figura nel libro è molto chiara.
That illustration in the book is very clear.
Chi è quella figura alla fine del film?
Who is that character at the end of the movie?
Ieri ho fatto una brutta figura al lavoro.
Yesterday I made a bad impression at work.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| figura | feminine · singular |
| figure | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'figura' for 'figure' in math/science; 'persona' is for real people, not shapes.
- Avoid 'figura' for 'face' (use 'viso' or 'faccia'); 'figura' in cards is rare outside games.
- In 'fare una bella/brutta figura,' it means 'impression'—always singular, no article.