formula

fórmula, método

Forma establecida de hacer algo con la que se espera obtener un resultado concreto.

En inglés sencillo: A set way of doing something that is expected to produce a particular result.

• There is no formula for happiness.
• The show follows a familiar formula.
• They changed their winning formula last season.

Cómo se usa: formula for something (We need a formula for lasting success.)

Sinónimos: method, recipe

Expresiones frecuentes: formula for success, winning formula, follow a formula, find a formula

leche de fórmula

Leche preparada especialmente para bebés, a menudo mezclando un polvo con agua.

En inglés sencillo: Milk made especially for babies, often from powder mixed with water.

• The baby drinks formula.
• Mix the formula with clean water.
• Which formula does your baby prefer?

Sinónimos: baby milk

Expresiones frecuentes: infant formula, baby formula, prepare formula

fórmula, composición

Ingredientes y cantidades necesarios para preparar una mezcla, o la mezcla obtenida con ellos.

En inglés sencillo: The ingredients and amounts needed to make a particular mixture, or the mixture made from them.

• The cream has a new formula.
• They keep the drink’s formula secret.
• The laboratory tested three different formulas.

Sinónimos: formulation, recipe

Expresiones frecuentes: secret formula, fuel formula, change the formula