Firma (en. Signature)

/ˈfirma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A mark a person puts on a document to certify its authenticity.
The signature on the contract is essential for it to be valid.
La firma en el contrato es esencial para que sea válido.
A company or business that provides a service or manufactures a product.
The firm was founded in 1990 and has expanded to several countries.
La firma fue fundada en 1990 y se ha expandido a varios países.
A particular style with which a person writes their name.
Their signature is very distinctive, with a highly elaborate 'S'.
Su firma es muy característica, con una 'S' muy elaborada.

Etymology

From Latin 'firmāre', which means 'to affirm' or 'to make firm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

contract signature
Act of signing a legal document that establishes an agreement.
firma de contrato
electronic signature
Digital method that ensures the authenticity of a document.
firma electrónica
personal signature
Unique style of the signature that identifies a person.
firma personal

Related Words

to sign
action of putting the signature on a document.
firmar
signer
person who signs a document.
firmante
teacher
person who teaches, and may require a signature on academic documents.
docente

Slang Meanings

To make a deal or an agreement.
We are going to sign a deal that will benefit both of us.
Vamos a firmar un negocio que nos beneficiará a ambos.
To confirm information or an action.
I just need your signature on this to make sure everything is in order.
Solo necesito tu firma en esto para que esté todo en orden.