deformar
“deformar” means “to deform” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to deform, to misshapeAlso: to warp, to distort
📝 In Action
El calor intenso puede deformar el plástico de la botella.
B1Intense heat can deform the plastic of the bottle.
Si llevas mucho peso, se te va a deformar la espalda.
B2If you carry too much weight, your back is going to become misshapen.
La humedad deformó la madera de la puerta.
B1The humidity warped the wood of the door.
Word Connections
to distort, to twistAlso: to misrepresent
📝 In Action
No intentes deformar la realidad para tener razón.
B2Don't try to distort reality just to be right.
La prensa deformó sus declaraciones originales.
C1The press twisted his original statements.
A veces la memoria deforma los recuerdos del pasado.
C1Sometimes memory distorts recollections of the past.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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If you put a plastic toy near a fire, what might happen?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'deformare', which combines 'de-' (away from/reversing) and 'formare' (to shape/form). Essentially, it means to take something away from its natural shape.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'deformar' always a bad thing?
Usually, yes. It implies that something is losing its correct or intended shape or that the truth is being hidden.
Can I use 'deformar' for people?
It can be used for physical bodies (like a spine or a bone), but be careful as it can be insensitive. It is more common for objects or abstract ideas.
Does it change its stem in the present tense?
No, it is a completely regular verb. The 'o' stays an 'o' in all forms (deformo, deformas, etc.).