Inklingo

fijado

/fee-HA-doh/

fixed

A metal bolt firmly secured into a solid wooden beam.

In this context, 'fijado' describes something that is firmly fixed or attached in place, like this bolt.

fijado(adjective)

mA2

fixed

?

firmly in place

,

set

?

established, like a price or date

Also:

attached

?

secured to a surface

,

fastened

?

made stable

📝 In Action

El precio ya está fijado en el catálogo.

A2

The price is already set in the catalog.

El espejo está bien fijado a la pared.

B1

The mirror is securely attached to the wall.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • establecido (established)
  • sujeto (fastened)
  • determinado (determined)

Antonyms

  • suelto (loose)
  • movible (movable)
  • indeterminado (uncertain)

Common Collocations

  • precio fijadofixed price
  • plazo fijadoset deadline

💡 Grammar Points

Changing for Gender

Since this word is describing something, it needs to match the item it talks about. If you describe a female noun like 'la fecha' (the date), use 'fijada' instead of 'fijado'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Fixing a Car vs. Fixing a Date

Mistake: "Using 'fijado' to mean a repaired car."

Correction: Use 'arreglado' for repairs. 'Fijado' only means something is set in place or established.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using it with 'estar'

You will almost always see this word used with the verb 'estar' (to be) because it describes a current state or condition.

A curious person looking closely at a small ladybug on a leaf.

When used reflexively, 'fijado' means to have noticed or paid attention to something specific.

fijado(verb)

B1regular ar

noticed

?

when used reflexively with 'se ha'

,

fixed

?

the act of having set something

Also:

focused

?

having directed attention toward something

📝 In Action

¿Te has fijado en su nuevo peinado?

B1

Have you noticed her new hairstyle?

Hemos fijado la reunión para el lunes.

A2

We have set the meeting for Monday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • notado (noticed)
  • establecido (established)

Common Collocations

  • haber fijadoto have set/noticed

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Done' Form

This is the form of the verb used after 'haber' (to have). It stays as 'fijado' regardless of who did the action when used in this way (e.g., 'nosotros hemos fijado').

⭐ Usage Tips

Noticing things

To say 'I noticed,' use 'Me he fijado en...' It is a very natural way to sound like a native speaker when observing details.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesfijaran
yofijara
fijaras
vosotrosfijarais
nosotrosfijáramos
él/ella/ustedfijara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesfijen
yofije
fijes
vosotrosfijéis
nosotrosfijemos
él/ella/ustedfije

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesfijaron
yofijé
fijaste
vosotrosfijasteis
nosotrosfijamos
él/ella/ustedfijó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesfijaban
yofijaba
fijabas
vosotrosfijabais
nosotrosfijábamos
él/ella/ustedfijaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesfijan
yofijo
fijas
vosotrosfijáis
nosotrosfijamos
él/ella/ustedfija

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: fijado

Question 1 of 2

How would you say 'The prices are set'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

fijo(permanent, stable) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'fijado' the same as 'fijo'?

Not exactly. 'Fijo' usually means something is permanent by nature (like a fixed phone line), while 'fijado' often means someone actively set it (like a price someone decided on).

Does 'fijado' always mean something is stuck?

No, it can be physical (stuck to a wall) or abstract (a set date or something you noticed with your eyes).