Fijaste (en. You fixed)

/fiˈxas.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Establish or place something in a specific location.
You fixed the picture on the wall with nails.
Fijaste el cuadro en la pared con clavos.
To focus attention or interest on something.
Did you notice the details of his speech?
Te fijaste en los detalles de su discurso.
To determine or agree on something.
You set the date for the meeting.
Fijaste la fecha para la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'fixare', which means to make fixed or to establish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pay close attention
Pay attention or look carefully.
fíjate bien
note that
Observe that or take into account that.
fíjate que
don't pay attention
Don't worry about that or don't give it importance.
no te fijes

Related Words

fijar
Basic verb from which "fijaste" is derived.
fijar
fijación
The act of fixing or establishing something.
fijación
fijo
Something that does not move or change.
fijo

Slang Meanings

To understand or grasp the situation.
When I told him the story, he caught on immediately.
Cuando le conté la historia, se fijó al instante.
To be attentive to something that is happening.
He always notices what others are wearing.
Siempre se fija en lo que llevan puesto los demás.