Also means
formation
Usage Note
Formación covers professional or academic training (formación profesional = vocational training, abbreviated FP in Spain) as well as military formation or geological formation. Formación profesional is the Spanish equivalent of a vocational qualification track. Do not confuse with información — formación implies a shaping process, not just data transfer.
Examples
"Necesita más formación para ese puesto."
Natural Translation
She needs more training for that position.

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