Fijar (en. Set)

/fiˈxaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To place something in a specific location so that it does not move.

I fixed the picture on the wall with nails.

Fijé el cuadro en la pared con clavos.

To determine or establish something clearly.

We are going to set the date for the meeting.

Vamos a fijar la fecha de la reunión.

To draw attention to something.

He fixed his gaze on the horizon.

Fijó su mirada en el horizonte.

From Latin 'figere', which means to nail or to set firm.

to focus attention

To concentrate interest on something specific.

fijar la atención

to set a price

To establish a determined value.

fijar un precio

to set a date

To determine the day on which something will take place.

fijar una fecha

fixed

That does not move or that remains in one place.

fijo

fixation

The act of fixing or the result of this.

fijación

fixer

Element or substance that serves to fix something.

fijador

To arrange something informally.

Let's set a time to go out on Saturday.

Vamos a fijar para salir el sábado.

To make a deal.

We agreed that the price won't go up.

Fijamos que el precio no sube.