Afirmaciones (en. Affirmations)

/a.fiɾ.maˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Statement presented as true.
His affirmations about the situation were serious.
Sus afirmaciones sobre la situación eran gravas.
Manifestation of a feeling or idea.
He made affirmations about his intentions in the project.
Hizo afirmaciones sobre sus intenciones en el proyecto.
Ascension or confirmation of a fact.
The witnesses' affirmations were crucial in the trial.
Las afirmaciones de los testigos fueron cruciales en el juicio.

Etymology

From Latin 'affirmatio', meaning assurance or declaration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

positive affirmations
Refers to statements that reinforce self-esteem or optimism.
afirmaciones positivas
make affirmations
Act of declaring or expressing a fact or belief.
hacer afirmaciones

Related Words

affirm
Declare or assure that something is true.
afirmar
assertion
Manifestation or firm statement of a fact.
aseveración
declaration
Verbal expression of a fact or idea.
declaración

Slang Meanings

Say something confidently.
That’s not a comment; those are affirmations.
Eso no es un comentario, son afirmaciones.
Express something that is firmly believed.
Don't make affirmations if you are not sure.
No hagas afirmaciones si no estás seguro.