How do you use "formal" in a sentence?

You'll need to wear formal dress for the ceremony. The letter was written in formal language. We haven't received any formal notification yet.

formal

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Significado: Done according to established rules or conventions; suitable for official occasions

正式的，正规的

formal, oficial

正式な、フォーマルな

공식적인, 격식을 갖춘

Formal describes something done according to established rules, conventions, or ceremonies, or suitable for official occasions. It contrasts with casual or informal in dress, language, and behaviour.

「formal」描述根据既定规则、惯例或仪式进行的事情，或适合正式场合的事物。它在着装、语言和行为方面与休闲或非正式形成对比。

«Formal» describe algo hecho según reglas, convenciones o ceremonias establecidas, o adecuado para ocasiones oficiales. Contrasta con casual o informal en vestimenta, lenguaje y comportamiento.

「formal」は確立された規則、慣習、または儀式に従って行われるもの、または公式の場にふさわしいものを表します。服装、言葉、行動においてカジュアルまたはインフォーマルと対照的です。

Formal은 정해진 규칙, 관례, 또는 의식에 따라 이루어지는 것이나 공식 행사에 적합한 것을 의미합니다. 복장, 언어, 행동에서 캐주얼하거나 비공식적인 것과 대조됩니다.

Ejemplos

You'll need to wear formal dress for the ceremony.
参加典礼需要穿正装。
Necesitarás vestir de etiqueta para la ceremonia.
式典にはフォーマルな服装が必要です。
식전에는 격식을 갖춘 복장을 착용해야 합니다.
The letter was written in formal language.
这封信是用正式的语言写的。
La carta estaba escrita en lenguaje formal.
その手紙は正式な言葉で書かれていました。
그 편지는 격식체 언어로 작성되어 있었습니다.
We haven't received any formal notification yet.
我们还没有收到任何正式通知。
Todavía no hemos recibido ninguna notificación formal.
まだ正式な通知は受けていません。
아직 공식 통보를 받지 못했습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'formalis' meaning 'of or pertaining to form', from 'forma' (form, shape, beauty). Related to 'form', 'format', 'formula', 'inform', and 'reform'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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