Fijaban (en. They fixed)
/fiˈxaban/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Establish or make something remain in a specific place.
The workers fixed the boards in place.
Los trabajadores fijaban las tablas en su lugar.
Make someone or something concentrate on a specific point.
The students focused their attention on the teacher.
Los estudiantes fijaban su atención en el profesor.
Determine or decide something in advance.
They set the date for the meeting.
Ellos fijaban la fecha para la reunión.
Etymology
The term 'fijaban' comes from the verb fijar, which has roots in the Latin 'fixare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
set goals
Establish personal or professional objectives.
fijar metas
fix one's gaze
Focus one's sight on an object or person.
fijar la mirada
set a price
Determine the cost of a product or service.
fijar un precio
Related Words
fijar
Verb that means to establish or place something in a specific position.
fijar
fijo
Adjective that indicates something is permanently in a place.
fijo
fijación
Noun that refers to the act of fixing or holding something.
fijación
Slang Meanings
Have scheduled encounters.
Let's set something for Saturday.
Vamos a fijar algo para el sábado.
Focus on an important matter.
Let's focus on this before continuing.
Fijémonos en esto antes de seguir.