Afirmó (en. He stated)

/a.fiɾˈmo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To declare or express something categorically.
She affirmed that she would come to the party.
Ella afirmó que vendría a la fiesta.
To assert something as a fact.
The witness affirmed having seen the accident.
El testigo afirmó haber visto el accidente.
To confirm the truthfulness of information.
The doctor affirmed that the operation was successful.
El médico afirmó que la operación fue exitosa.

Etymology

From the Latin affirmāre, which means 'to make firm.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

affirmed without hesitation
Indicative that something is said with total confidence.
afirmó sin dudar
affirmed firmly
Refers to a statement made with certainty and determination.
afirmó a pie firme

Related Words

affirmation
The action of asserting or declaring something as true.
afirmación
to affirm
A verb meaning to declare or assert something.
afirmar

Slang Meanings

To assert with confidence
When I said I would win the match, I affirmed it with complete certainty.
Cuando dije que ganaría el partido, lo afirmé con toda seguridad.
To say something as a fact
He affirmed that he knew the truth, but he wasn't really sure.
Él afirmó que sabía la verdad, pero no estaba seguro realmente.