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    Afirman (en. They affirm)

    [a-fiɾ-man]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To declare or assure something firmly.
    They affirm that climate change is real.
    Ellos afirman que el cambio climático es real.
    To express an opinion or judgment.
    The spokesperson affirms that the decision was fair.
    El portavoz afirman que la decisión fue justa.
    To confirm something that had been mentioned previously.
    The company affirms that there will be no layoffs.
    La empresa afirman que no habrá despidos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'affirmare', which means to affirm or declare.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They affirm without hesitation
    They express an absolute certainty.
    afirman sin dudar
    They affirm under oath
    They assure something with the formality of an oath.
    afirman bajo juramento
    They affirm fervently
    They assure something with great intensity and conviction.
    afirman con vehemencia

    Related Words

    affirmation
    The action of affirming or declaring a certainty.
    afirmación
    affirmative
    That establishes or declares an affirmation.
    afirmativo
    to affirm
    The action of assuring or declaring something as true.
    afirmar

    Slang Meanings

    To assure something informally.
    In the conversation, she affirms that we would have a good year.
    En la conversación, ella afirman que tendríamos un buen año.
    To say something that cannot be proven with certainty.
    He affirms that all dogs are better than cats.
    Él afirman que todos los perros son mejores que los gatos.