afirma
ah-FEER-mah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El científico afirma que el clima está cambiando.
A2The scientist states that the climate is changing.
Ella afirma tener la respuesta correcta.
B1She claims to have the correct answer.
¡Afirma bien esa escalera!
B2Make that ladder steady!
💡 Grammar Points
Two Roles for One Word
'Afirma' can be used for stating a fact (He states) OR as a command to tell someone to make something steady (Steady it!).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Afirmar vs. Decir
Mistake: "Using 'afirma' for every single thing someone says."
Correction: Use 'afirma' when someone is making a strong point or stating a fact; use 'dice' for general speaking.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sounding Formal
Using 'afirma' instead of 'dice' makes your writing sound more professional and academic.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: afirma
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'afirma' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'afirma' only mean to speak?
No! While its most common use is to state or claim a fact, it can also mean to physically secure or steady an object so it doesn't move.