formado

Formado is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese that originates as the past participle of the verb formar (to form). In both languages, it functions mainly as an adjective and a past participle, meaning formed, shaped, or constituted. It is commonly used to describe something that is composed of certain elements: "El equipo está formado por diez jugadores" (Spanish); "A equipe é formada por dez jogadores" (Portuguese). The expression "formado por" denotes composition or makeup.

In addition, formed can indicate a state resulting from training or education. In Spanish, "formado" is often used descriptively to mean someone who has received formal training, though the more typical terms for a person who has completed studies are "graduado" or "titulado." For example: "Está formado en ingeniería" meaning "He is trained in engineering." In Portuguese, especially Brazilian Portuguese, "formado" is widely used to refer to a person who has completed a higher education program: "Ele é formado em engenharia" meaning "He has an engineering degree." The sense of completion can also be expressed with "formação" (education/formation) and "formado" can appear in phrases like "formação acadêmica."

Etymology: The word derives from Latin formatum, past participle of formare, meaning to shape or mould.