# forjar vs formal

> Spanish confusable word pair

## The two words

### forjar
*verb · IPA [foɾˈxaɾ] · frequency rank #23,787*
Golpear el metal con un martillo para darle forma.

### formal
*adjective · IPA [foɾˈmal] · frequency rank #3,845*
Propio de o relativo a la forma.

## Source
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