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    Afirmaban (en. They claimed)

    /a.fiɾ.ˈma.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicate or certify that something is true or real.
    They affirmed that the meeting would start at three.
    Ellos afirmaban que la reunión empezaría a las tres.
    To express oneself with certainty about a matter.
    The scientists affirmed that climate change is real.
    Los científicos afirmaban que el cambio climático es real.
    To hold an opinion firmly.
    She affirmed her innocence despite the accusations.
    Ella afirmaba su inocencia a pesar de las acusaciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'affirmare', which means 'to make firm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they affirmed with certainty
    They said something with total certainty.
    afirmaban con certeza
    they did not affirm the contrary
    They did not declare anything in opposition to what was said.
    no afirmaban lo contrario
    they affirmed without evidence
    They said something without having evidence to back it up.
    afirmaban sin pruebas

    Related Words

    to affirm
    To say that something is true.
    afirmar
    affirmative
    That expresses affirmation.
    afirmativo
    affirmation
    Action of affirming.
    afirmación

    Slang Meanings

    To say something in a colloquial way.
    In the chat, everyone affirmed that it was going to rain.
    En la charla, todos afirmaban que iba a llover.
    To assure something without problem.
    He affirmed to his friends that the concert would be amazing.
    Él afirmaba a sus amigos que el concierto sería increíble.