firmó
“firmó” means “he signed” in Spanish (past completed action).
he signed, she signed, you signed
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El presidente firmó el nuevo decreto esta mañana.
A2The president signed the new decree this morning.
¿Quién firmó la carta? No reconozco la rúbrica.
B1Who signed the letter? I don't recognize the signature.
Usted firmó el contrato hace dos años, ¿lo recuerda?
B1You signed the contract two years ago, do you remember it?
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
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Which sentence correctly uses 'firmó'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *firmare*, meaning 'to make firm, strengthen, or confirm'. Over time, its meaning evolved in Spanish to specifically refer to confirming a document with a personal mark or signature.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'firmó' and 'firmaba'?
'Firmó' is the simple past (Preterite) and describes a single, finished action that happened at a specific time ('He signed the check'). 'Firmaba' is the descriptive past (Imperfect) and describes ongoing or repeated actions ('He used to sign many checks').
Is 'firmó' a regular verb form?
Yes, 'firmó' comes from the verb 'firmar', which is a fully regular '-ar' verb. This makes all of its conjugations predictable and easy to learn.