Fijaba (en. Fixed)

/fiˈxa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To establish something firmly.
She was focusing her attention on the important details.
Ella fijaba su atención en los detalles importantes.
To place something in a specific location.
He fixed the poster on the wall with nails.
Fijaba el cartel en la pared con clavos.
To make something evident or clear.
The teacher set the rules of the game at the beginning of the class.
El profesor fijaba las reglas del juego al comienzo de la clase.

Etymology

From the verb 'fijar', derived from the Latin 'fixare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to focus on
to pay attention to something.
fijarse en
to set the date
to determine a specific day for an event.
fijar la fecha
to fix one's gaze
to visually focus on an object.
fijar la mirada

Related Words

fijar
To establish something firmly or to place something in a spot.
fijar
fijación
The act of fixing or the state of being fixed.
fijación

Slang Meanings

To concentrate on something specifically.
When I listen to music, I focus on every note.
Cuando escucho música, me fijo en cada nota.
To observe carefully.
Pay attention to how people behave in the meeting.
Fíjate en cómo se comportan las personas en la reunión.