Fijando (en. Setting)

/fiˈxando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Placing something in a stable manner.
She is fixing the picture on the wall.
Ella está fijando el cuadro en la pared.
Paying attention or concentrating.
She was fixing her gaze on the horizon.
Estaba fijando su mirada en el horizonte.
Stopping or slowing down in a place.
They are fixing their position in the game.
Ellos están fijando su posición en el juego.

Etymology

From the verb 'fijar', which comes from the Latin 'figĕre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

focusing attention
Centering interest or concentration on something specific.
fijando la atención
setting a goal
Establishing a goal to achieve.
fijando un objetivo
setting a date
Determining a specific day for an event.
fijando una fecha

Related Words

fijar
Establishing something in a place or in time.
fijar
fijación
Action of fixing or state of being fixed.
fijación

Slang Meanings

Being very attentive to something.
I was fixing on what the teacher was saying.
Estaba fijando en lo que decía el profesor.
Deciding on something firmly.
I have been fixing that I want to travel this summer.
He estado fijando que quiero viajar este verano.