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1 Translation result for shape up in Spanish

verb

shape up verb

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(informal, figurado) tomar forma; figurado) ponerse en forma; figurado) mejorar, progresar

Example sentences of
shape up verb

  • •angrily told his son that if he didn't shape up, he'd be grounded for a month
  • •this group of summer interns is shaping up to be one of the best we've ever hired
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shape noun

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shapes
forma, figura; estado, condición, forma (física)

Example sentences of
shape noun

  • •Children learn about circles, squares, triangles, and other geometric shapes.
  • •The cake has a rectangular shape.
  • •The pieces came in many different sizes and shapes.
  • •The pieces were sorted by size and shape.
  • •The cloud kept changing shape.
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  • •The cake was rectangular in shape.
  • •I need to start exercising and get back in shape.
  • •I'm out of shape because I haven't been exercising.
  • •The players were in poor condition, but the coach quickly whipped them into shape.
  • •She stays in shape by exercising daily and eating well.
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Synonyms of
shape noun

form, figure, contour, condition
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Reverse translation for shape up

tomar forma  (informal, figurado)
figurado) ponerse en forma
figurado) mejorar
progresar  - to progress, to make progress 
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