Confirma (en. Confirms)

/konˈfiɾ.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To reiterate or affirm a previously made statement.
The boss confirms the meeting for tomorrow.
El jefe confirma la reunión para mañana.
To validate or ratify information.
The witness confirms that they saw the suspect at the scene.
El testigo confirma que vio al sospechoso en el lugar de los hechos.
To accept or acknowledge a fact as true.
She confirms that she will attend the party.
Ella confirma que asistirá a la fiesta.

Etymology

From Latin 'confirmare', meaning to strengthen or assure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to confirm attendance
Indicating that one will be present at an event.
confirmar asistencia
to confirm an appointment
Ensuring that one will attend a scheduled appointment.
confirmar una cita
to confirm the order
Ensuring that an order has been received and is being processed.
confirmar el pedido

Related Words

confirmation
The act of confirming something.
confirmación
assertion
The declaration that something is true.
afirmación
ratification
The action of ratifying or confirming something previously stated.
ratificación

Slang Meanings

To assure something in a colloquial manner.
I confirm that we are going out tonight, don't miss it!
Te confirmo que esta noche salimos, ¡no faltes!
To give informal approval or endorsement.
She confirmed to me that she was going to come with us.
Ella me confirmó que iba a venir con nosotros.