verb

figurar

appear

Aparecer o formar parte de un grupo, una lista o un lugar determinado.

The word "figurar" in Spanish means "to figure" or "to appear." It can refer to being represented or depicted as something, to be involved in a situation, or to be included in a specific context.

Contextual meanings:

  • To appear: It can mean to show oneself in a place or event.
  • To be represented: It often refers to someone or something being present in a list or statistic.

Usage examples:

  • "Él figura entre los mejores estudiantes." (He appears among the best students.)
  • "No figura en la lista." (He/She does not appear on the list.)

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Examples

Ella quiere figurar en el cartel del evento.verb

She wants to appear on the event poster.

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