Fijado (en. Fixed)

/fiˈxaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been placed in a specific location or situation.
The picture is fixed to the wall.
El cuadro está fijado a la pared.
That has been previously determined.
The date of the meeting is already fixed.
La fecha de la reunión ya está fijada.
That has a clear objective or specific focus.
Her gaze was fixed on the horizon.
Su mirada estaba fijada en el horizonte.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'fijar' which comes from Latin 'figere', meaning to place or determine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fixed in time
Something that has been determined and will not change.
fijado en el tiempo
fixed to the ground
When something is firmly held and does not move.
fijado a la tierra
fixed on a goal
When someone has a clear focus towards a goal.
fijado en un objetivo

Related Words

fijar
Verb that means to place something in a location or to establish something.
fijar
fijación
Action of fixing or the state of being fixed.
fijación

Slang Meanings

Being very focused or concentrated on something.
He was fixed on his cell phone all afternoon.
Estuvo fijado en su celular toda la tarde.
Having a very clear and determined opinion or idea.
He is fixed on wanting to travel this year.
Está fijado en que quiere viajar este año.