A1 Collocation Neutral

Estar en forma

To be in shape

Bedeutung

To be physically fit and healthy.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In Spain, 'estar en forma' is often linked to the Mediterranean diet and outdoor activities like hiking (senderismo). In Buenos Aires, there is a high density of gyms and a strong culture of 'verano' (summer) preparation where being 'en forma' is a major topic in November/December. While 'estar en forma' is used, you will also hear 'estar bien trabajado' (to be well-worked) for someone who is very fit from the gym.

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The 'Estar' Rule

Always remember that health is a state. If you can lose it or gain it, use 'estar'.

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No 'Formo'

Even if you are the most masculine man on earth, you are 'en forma', never 'en formo'.

Bedeutung

To be physically fit and healthy.

💡

The 'Estar' Rule

Always remember that health is a state. If you can lose it or gain it, use 'estar'.

⚠️

No 'Formo'

Even if you are the most masculine man on earth, you are 'en forma', never 'en formo'.

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'estar'.

Nosotros ______ en forma porque corremos cada mañana.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: estamos

We use 'estamos' for 'nosotros' and the verb 'estar' for fitness.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'She is in shape'?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ella está en forma.

Fitness uses 'estar' and 'forma' is always feminine.

Complete the dialogue.

Juan: '¿Por qué vas al gimnasio?' -> Maria: 'Porque quiero ______ en forma.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: estar

The phrase is 'estar en forma'.

Match the phrase to the context.

When would you say '¡Estás en plena forma!'?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: To someone who just finished a marathon.

'Plena forma' means peak physical condition.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Visuelle Lernhilfen

How to stay 'En Forma'

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Activities

  • Correr
  • Nadar
  • Gimnasio
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Food

  • Verduras
  • Fruta
  • Agua

Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'estar'. Fill Blank A1

Nosotros ______ en forma porque corremos cada mañana.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: estamos

We use 'estamos' for 'nosotros' and the verb 'estar' for fitness.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'She is in shape'?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ella está en forma.

Fitness uses 'estar' and 'forma' is always feminine.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Juan: '¿Por qué vas al gimnasio?' -> Maria: 'Porque quiero ______ en forma.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: estar

The phrase is 'estar en forma'.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching A2

When would you say '¡Estás en plena forma!'?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: To someone who just finished a marathon.

'Plena forma' means peak physical condition.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

4 Fragen

Yes, but you should specify 'estar en forma mentalmente'. On its own, it usually implies physical health.

For fitness, it is always 'en forma'. 'De forma' is used in phrases like 'de forma rápida' (quickly).

Yes, it is considered a very nice compliment about their hard work and health.

The most common opposite is 'estar fuera de forma'.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Ponerse en forma

builds on

To get in shape

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Mantenerse en forma

similar

To stay in shape

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Estar fuera de forma

contrast

To be out of shape

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