A forma



Example: A forma do bolo ficou perfeita após assar.

Definition


"A forma" refers to a mold or shape used for baking or shaping food, such as the container in which a cake is baked. It can also mean the physical form or structure of an object, emphasizing its external appearance or outline.

Etymology


The term "a forma" comes from the Latin word 'forma,' meaning shape or appearance. It passed into Portuguese with the same meaning, reflecting the idea of an external shape or mold. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'form,' linking their meanings closely.

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