Fijamente (en. Fixedly)

/fixamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a concentrated manner and with determination.
He studied fixedly to pass the exam.
Estudió fijamente para aprobar el examen.
With sustained attention and without distraction.
She was staring fixedly at him while he spoke.
Ella lo miraba fijamente mientras hablaba.
In such a way that it does not move or change.
The painting was hung fixedly on the wall.
El cuadro estaba fijamente colgado en la pared.

Etymology

It comes from 'fix', which originates from the Latin 'figere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stare fixedly
To observe attentively without averting one's gaze.
mirar fijamente
to think fixedly
To reflect intensely on a specific topic.
pensar fijamente
to stay fixedly
To remain in one place without moving.
quedarse fijamente

Related Words

to fix
To establish something in a fixed position.
fijar
fixed
Something that does not move or change.
fijo
fixation
The action of fixing or staying in one place.
fijación

Slang Meanings

To be very focused on something.
When the teacher explains, the students listen fixedly.
Cuando el profe explica, los alumnos se quedan fijamente escuchando.
To look at something with interest or desire.
He was staring fixedly at her while she danced.
Estaba fijamente viéndola bailar.