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    Afirma (en. Affirms)

    /aˈfiɾ.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express certainty or conviction about a fact.
    The spokesperson affirms that the situation is under control.
    El portavoz afirma que la situación está bajo control.
    To assure something as true.
    She affirms that she has not received the message.
    Ella afirma que no ha recibido el mensaje.
    To establish an idea or proposition.
    The author affirms in his book that change is possible.
    El autor afirma en su libro que el cambio es posible.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'affirmare', which means 'to assure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    affirm without doubt
    To affirm with total certainty.
    afirma sin dudar
    if he affirms it, it must be believed
    Indicates that a trusted person has said something.
    si él lo afirma, hay que creerlo

    Related Words

    to affirm
    To proclaim that something is true.
    afirmar
    affirmation
    The action of affirming or declaration.
    afirmación
    affirmative
    That affirms or expresses approval.
    afirmativo

    Slang Meanings

    To take for granted
    She affirms that it's going to happen, and I believe her.
    Ella afirma que eso va a pasar, y yo le creo.
    To confirm something
    She always affirms her words with evidence.
    Siempre afirma sus palabras con pruebas.