confirmación
/kon-feer-mah-SYON/
confirmation
A green checkmark on a document represents the confirmation or verification of information.
confirmación(noun)
confirmation
?the act of verifying that something is true or settled
verification
?checking that details are correct
,acknowledgment
?letting someone know a message was received
📝 In Action
He recibido la confirmación de mi reserva de hotel.
A2I have received the confirmation of my hotel reservation.
Necesitamos una confirmación por escrito antes de empezar.
B1We need a written confirmation before starting.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ción' Rule
Almost every Spanish word ending in '-ción' is feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "el confirmación"
Correction: la confirmación - even though it doesn't end in 'a', it's a feminine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
In Emails
Use 'Quedo a la espera de su confirmación' to politely say 'I look forward to hearing from you' in a business setting.
The religious sacrament of Confirmation is a significant ceremony in many faith traditions.
📝 In Action
Mi sobrina hará la confirmación este domingo en la catedral.
B1My niece will have her Confirmation this Sunday at the cathedral.
⭐ Usage Tips
Social Context
In many Spanish-speaking countries, this is a significant family event followed by a party or large meal.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: confirmación
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the confirmation'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'confirmación' only apply to religious events?
No, it is used most often in daily life for flights, restaurant bookings, and business emails to mean 'verifying' or 'making sure'.
What is the verb form of this word?
The verb is 'confirmar', which means 'to confirm'.