I don't know if there is a consenus, but at least in the standard meaning both form and shape can be translated as "forma". When dealing with two dimensions "forma" is used also as "outline". Estructura is more simple= structure. Hope it helps
Sergio Date forwarded: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 22:58:28 -0800 (PST) > I would like to receive opinions about the correct translations of form, and shape into Spanish. My suggestions below: > > form - forma > shape - estructura > Dr. Sergio Martinez Dpto. de Evolucion de Cuencas. Sección Bioestratigrafia y Paleoecologia Facultad de Ciencias Iguá 4225 11400 Montevideo Uruguay Tel. (++5982)5258618 int. 170 Fax. (++5982)5258617 -- Replies will be sent to the list. For more information visit http://www.morphometrics.org
