Meaning
shape, form
- form
- shape
- mould/mold
In a sentence
Questa torta ha una forma molto strana.
This cake has a very strange shape.
Questo vaso ha una forma strana.
This vase has a strange shape.
Non trovo la forma per fare i biscotti.
I can't find the mold for making cookies.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| forma | feminine · singular |
| forme | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'forma' for abstract or physical shape; 'figura' is more about outline or silhouette.
- In cooking, 'forma' means 'mold' (e.g., cake pan), not 'shape'—avoid mixing them up.
- No plural agreement issues, but 'forme' can mean 'forms' or 'shapes' depending on context.