confirmar
/kon-fir-MAR/
to confirm
To 'confirmar' (confirm) means to verify a fact or piece of information.
confirmar(verb)
to confirm
?to verify a fact
,to affirm
?to state something is true
to corroborate
?to support a statement with evidence
📝 In Action
¿Puedes confirmar si el correo electrónico es correcto?
A2Can you confirm if the email is correct?
El presidente confirmó los rumores sobre la nueva ley.
B1The president confirmed the rumors about the new law.
Ella confirmó su versión de los hechos ante el juez.
C1She affirmed her version of the facts before the judge.
💡 Grammar Points
Direct Use
Unlike some verbs, 'confirmar' usually takes a direct object (the thing being confirmed) without needing extra prepositions: 'Confirmo el pago' (I confirm the payment).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'de' incorrectly
Mistake: "Voy a confirmar de la reserva."
Correction: Voy a confirmar la reserva. ('Confirmar' acts directly on the noun.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Requests
In formal letters or emails, using 'Quisiéramos confirmar...' (We would like to confirm...) is a very polite and common way to start.
When you 'confirmar' a reservation, you make sure your booking is firm and secured.
confirmar(verb)
to confirm
?to make a reservation firm
,to secure
?to finalize an arrangement
📝 In Action
Necesito llamar al hotel para confirmar mi reserva.
A2I need to call the hotel to confirm my reservation.
Ya confirmamos los billetes de avión para el viaje.
A2We already confirmed the plane tickets for the trip.
Confirma tu asistencia antes del viernes, por favor.
B1Confirm your attendance before Friday, please.
💡 Grammar Points
Reflexive Form (Confirmarse)
When used reflexively, 'confirmarse' often means 'to be confirmed' or 'to become official,' focusing on the status change: 'El evento se confirmó ayer' (The event was confirmed yesterday).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'ya'
The word 'ya' (already) is frequently used with 'confirmar' in the past tense to stress that the action is complete: 'Ya lo confirmé' (I already confirmed it).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: confirmar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'confirmar' in the sense of making a travel arrangement definite?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'confirmar' a regular or irregular verb?
'Confirmar' is a completely regular verb. This is great news! It follows the standard pattern for all -AR verbs in every single tense, making it very easy to conjugate once you know the basic rules.
How do I use 'confirmar' when asking for verification?
You can use it just like in English. For example, '¿Me puedes confirmar si la reunión es a las tres?' (Can you confirm for me if the meeting is at three?). Remember, it takes the direct object (the thing being confirmed) without needing 'de' or other prepositions.