Afirmo (en. I affirm)

/a.fiɾ.mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To declare or assure something firmly.
I affirm that the project is viable.
Afirmo que el proyecto es viable.
To confirm the truth of a piece of information.
She asserts having seen the accident.
Ella afirma haber visto el accidente.
To reaffirm an opinion or belief.
I affirm that it is exactly what he is asking for.
Afirmo que es justo lo que está pidiendo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I affirm without a doubt.
To express an assertion with total certainty.
afirmo sin lugar a dudas
I affirm it with confidence.
To declare something with certainty.
lo afirmo con confianza
I affirm what I say.
To ensure the truth of the words expressed.
afirmo lo que digo

Related Words

affirmation
Act of affirming or declaring something firmly.
afirmación
affirmative
That which affirms; having the action of affirming.
afirmativo
affirmant
Person who affirms something.
afirmador

Slang Meanings

To assert categorically.
I affirm it as a fact.
Lo afirmo como un hecho.
To say something with a lot of confidence.
I have no doubts; I affirm it seriously.
No tengo dudas, lo afirmo en serio.