formulario

/for-moo-LAH-ryoh/

form

A colorful storybook illustration of a single paper document with several empty rectangular boxes and small lines for writing.

In Spanish, 'formulario' can refer to a physical or digital form that needs to be filled out.

formulario(noun)

mA2

form

document to be filled out

Also:

questionnaire

a set of questions

application

formal request document

📝 In Action

Tienes que rellenar este formulario para abrir una cuenta.

You have to fill out this form to open an account.

He enviado el formulario de contacto por internet.

I have sent the contact form online.

Word Connections

Synonyms

impreso (printed form)
cuestionario (questionnaire)

Common Collocations

rellenar un formulario – to fill out a form
formulario de inscripción – registration form
formulario de solicitud – application form

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Identification

Since this word ends in '-o', it is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el formulario'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

The 'Fill Out' Confusion

Mistake: "Using 'llenar' exclusively for forms."

Correction: While 'llenar' works, Spanish speakers more naturally use 'rellenar' (to fill in) or 'completar' (to complete) when talking about documents.

⭐ Usage Tips

Digital vs. Paper

This word works for both physical paper documents and digital fields on a website.

A colorful storybook illustration of a small open book showing simple geometric shapes like a circle and a triangle with glowing lines around them.

A 'formulario' can also be a reference book containing a collection of rules or formulas.

formulario(noun)

mB2

formula book

collection of mathematical or scientific rules

Also:

formulary

medical book for prescriptions

📝 In Action

Puedes usar el formulario durante el examen de física.

You can use the formula sheet during the physics exam.

Word Connections

Synonyms

recetario (collection of recipes/prescriptions)

Common Collocations

formulario médico – medical formulary

💡 Grammar Points

Specific Meaning

In this context, it refers to a collection or list of set rules, not just a single blank page.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't confuse with 'fórmula'

Mistake: "Using 'formulario' for a single equation."

Correction: Use 'fórmula' for one equation (e.g., E=mc²) and 'formulario' for the book containing many equations.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: formulario

Question 1 of 1

If you are at a bank and they ask you to 'rellenar el formulario', what do they want you to do?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

fórmula(formula) - noun

formular(to formulate) - verb

formulación(formulation) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'formulario' the same as 'fórmula'?

No. A 'fórmula' is a single recipe or mathematical equation (like a chemical formula). A 'formulario' is usually the document you fill out with your name and address, or a book that lists many different formulas.