formular
verb
1. to formulate, put forward
to express or put forward something clearly
Common combinations
- formular una pregunta — to ask a question
- formular una hipótesis — to formulate a hypothesis
- formular una propuesta — to put forward a proposal
- El científico formuló una nueva teoría.The scientist formulated a new theory.
- Debes formular la idea con claridad.You must express the idea clearly.
- El alumno formuló una pregunta difícil.The student asked a difficult question.
2. to prescribe
to prescribe medicine or treatment
Common combinations
- formular un medicamento — to prescribe a medicine
- formular un tratamiento — to prescribe a treatment
- formular una receta — to write a prescription
- El médico formuló un jarabe para la tos.The doctor prescribed a cough syrup.
- La doctora formuló un tratamiento nuevo.The doctor prescribed a new treatment.
- El médico formuló unas pastillas para el dolor.The doctor prescribed some painkillers.
Same root