la figura

figure, shape, famous person, appears, is listed

f i ˈɡ u ɾ a
noun · feminine Uncommon #23,149
figure
SP: La figura del triángulo tiene tres lados.
EN: The triangle figure has three sides.
shape
SP: Recorta una figura de papel.
EN: Cut out a paper shape.
famous person Often used with "una figura" + adjective (e.g., "una figura pública").
SP: Es una figura importante en la música.
EN: He is an important figure in music.
Declension of figura
figurafiguras

Ese hombre tiene muy buena figura.

That man has a very good physique.

Ella tiene muy buena figura.

She has a great figure.

No me deje con una mala figura.

Don't leave me with a bad figure.

— Las noches de Cabiria (1957)

Tengo que cuidar mi figura.

I have to take care of my figure.

Ella tiene una hermosa figura.

She has a beautiful figure.

Con la misma figura que el difunto Rey.

With the same figure as the late King.

— Hamnet (2025)

No has acertado con su figura ¿Y tú que sabes de su figura?

You didn't get her figure right. And what do you know about her figure?

— Do You Thing (2001)

Pude ver su figura a lo lejos.

I could see his figure in the distance.

Mary tiene una linda figura.

Mary has a lovely figure.

No tiene figura.

It has no shape.

Aplicó una capa fina de rojo sobre el lienzo antes de pintar la figura.

He applied a thin layer of red paint to the canvas before painting the figure.

Ella tiene una linda figura.

She has a nice figure.

Es verdad que soy una bella figura.

It's true that I'm a beautiful figure.

verb · third singular · present indicative Rare #47,691
appears, is listed Often used for something or someone appearing in a list, document, or situation.
SP: Su nombre figura en la lista de invitados.
EN: Her name appears on the guest list.
Conjugation of figurar
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third figura —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
Third figura —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second figura —

Mi nombre no figura en la lista.

My name isn't on the list.

No recuerda su dirección, así que se figura que siempre ha vivido ahí.

He doesn't remember his address, so he assumes he's always lived there.

— It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)

Tu nombre figura en la lista de los que estaban en McGill's.

Your name appears on the list of those who were at McGill's.

— Mystic River (2003)

No figura.

Not listed.