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aforar

ah-fo-RAHRafoˈɾaɾ

“aforar” means “to gauge capacity” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to gauge capacityB2Verb

measuring how many people fit in a space

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to grant legal immunityC1Verb

giving a public official a special legal status

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to gauge capacityAlso: to measure flow, to appraise

VerbB2regular ar
A colorful illustration of a person counting people as they enter a theater hall.
gerundaforando
infinitiveaforar
past Participleaforado

📝 In Action

Los técnicos tienen que aforar el estadio antes del gran concierto.

B2

The technicians have to gauge the stadium's capacity before the big concert.

Es importante aforar el caudal del río para prevenir inundaciones.

C1

It is important to measure the river's flow to prevent floods.

Aforaron las joyas en la frontera para calcular los impuestos.

C1

They appraised the jewelry at the border to calculate the taxes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • medir (to measure)
  • tasar (to appraise/value)

Common Collocations

  • aforar un local – to gauge a venue's capacity
  • aforar el caudal – to measure the water flow

to grant legal immunity

VerbC1regular arformal
Spain
A colorful illustration of a person in a suit standing behind a golden protective shield.
gerundaforando
infinitiveaforar
past Participleaforado

📝 In Action

El sistema legal español permite aforar a ciertos políticos.

C1

The Spanish legal system allows for certain politicians to be granted legal immunity (special court status).

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • condición de aforado – status of having legal immunity

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yoafore
túafores
él/ella/ustedafore
nosotrosaforemos
vosotrosaforéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaforen

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoaforara
túaforaras
él/ella/ustedaforara
nosotrosaforáramos
vosotrosaforarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesaforaran

Indicative

Present

yoaforo
túaforas
él/ella/ustedafora
nosotrosaforamos
vosotrosaforáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaforan

Preterite

yoaforé
túaforaste
él/ella/ustedaforó
nosotrosaforamos
vosotrosaforasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaforaron

Imperfect

yoaforaba
túaforabas
él/ella/ustedaforaba
nosotrosaforábamos
vosotrosaforabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesaforaban
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Words that translate to "aforar" in Spanish:

to appraise

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Quick Quiz: aforar

Question 1 of 3

If a nightclub is 'aforado', what has happened?

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👥 Word Family
aforo(capacity/attendance) — Noun
aforamiento(legal immunity/gauging) — Noun
aforador(gauger/measuring device) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
exploraradorarmejorar
📚 Etymology

From the Spanish word 'foro' (forum/court), which comes from Latin 'forum'. It originally referred to bringing goods to a public place to be valued or judged.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: forumFrench: afforer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'aforar' mean the same as 'contar' (to count)?

Not exactly. 'Contar' is simply to count individuals. 'Aforar' is more official—it means to calculate the total capacity or to appraise the value of something for official purposes.

Is 'aforar' a common word for daily conversation?

It is more common in technical, legal, or event-planning contexts. In daily life, you're more likely to see the noun 'aforo' on signs in shops or restaurants.

Can I use 'aforar' to talk about measuring my height?

No. For height or basic dimensions, use 'medir'.