Afirmación (en. Affirmation)
/a-fiɾ-ma-ˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Statement that is presented as true or factual.
The scientist's affirmation was supported by concrete data.
La afirmación del científico fue respaldada por datos concretos.
Proclamation of an opinion or belief.
His affirmation about climate change was the subject of debate.
Su afirmación sobre el cambio climático fue objeto de debate.
Assent or acceptance of a fact or idea.
The teacher's affirmation was well received by the students.
La afirmación de la profesora fue bien recibida por los estudiantes.
Etymology
From Latin 'affirmatio', which means 'to affirm' or 'to make firm'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have an affirmation
To possess a statement or certainty about a topic.
tener una afirmación
affirmation of truth
Proclamation that emphasizes the truth of something.
afirmación de la verdad
to make an affirmation
To make a statement about a fact or belief.
hacer una afirmación
Related Words
assertion
Categorical affirmation of a fact.
aseveración
confirm
Act of validating or reinforcing an affirmation.
confirma
denial
Contrary to the affirmation, rejection of a fact.
negación
Slang Meanings
To say something with confidence.
When he says that, it's because he has a very strong affirmation.
Cuando dice eso, es porque tiene una afirmación muy fuerte.
To make a statement that cannot be refuted.
That affirmation is so firm that no one dares to question it.
Esa afirmación es tan firme que nadie se atreve a cuestionarla.