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    Afirmar (en. Say)

    /a.fiɾˈmaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To proclaim or assert that something is true.
    She affirmed that she would come to the party.
    Ella afirmó que vendría a la fiesta.
    To confirm or ratify something.
    The president affirmed his commitment to the reform.
    El presidente afirmó su compromiso con la reforma.
    To adopt a stance or opinion firmly.
    The group affirmed its rejection of the proposal.
    El grupo afirmó su rechazo a la propuesta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin affirmāre, meaning 'to strengthen, to corroborate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    affirm without a doubt
    To say something with total certainty.
    afirmar sin lugar a dudas
    affirm the unaffirmable
    To assert something that is very difficult to prove or accept.
    afirmar lo inafirmable
    affirm with authority
    To declare something with certainty and power.
    afirmar con autoridad

    Related Words

    affirmation
    The action of affirming.
    afirmación
    affirmative
    That expresses affirmation.
    afirmativo
    affirm the commitment
    To reinforce a previously acquired commitment.
    afirmar el compromiso

    Slang Meanings

    To affirm categorically.
    That was a direct affirmation, there’s no turning back.
    Esa fue una afirmación directa, no hay vuelta atrás.
    To say it plainly.
    She affirmed it, she is not afraid of the consequences.
    Ella lo afirmó, no tiene miedo a las consecuencias.