firmes
/FEER-mes/
firm
Depicting something stable and solid, like a firm boulder.
firmes(Adjective)
firm
?stable or solid
,steady
?not moving or shaking
resolute
?having strong determination
,strong
?physically or mentally powerful
📝 In Action
Las bases de la estatua son muy firmes.
A2The bases of the statue are very firm (solid).
Se mantuvieron firmes en sus convicciones a pesar de la presión.
B1They remained resolute in their convictions despite the pressure.
¡Pongan los pies firmes! Vamos a empezar a marchar.
A2Put your feet steady! We are going to start marching.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Adjective Agreement
Since 'firmes' is the plural form of the adjective 'firme,' it must be used with plural nouns, regardless of gender (e.g., 'los pilares firmes' or 'las ideas firmes').
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Character
Use 'firmes' to describe people who are determined or reliable, not just objects. For example, 'Son personas firmes' (They are steadfast people).
Illustrating the action of signing, or "firmar."
firmes(Verb (Form of firmar))
(that you) sign
?present subjunctive form
,don't sign
?negative command form
(that you) agree to
?figurative meaning
📝 In Action
Te pido que firmes este documento inmediatamente.
B1I ask that you sign this document immediately. (This uses the special form 'firmes' because it expresses a request.)
No firmes nada si no entiendes todas las cláusulas.
A2Don't sign anything if you don't understand all the clauses. (This is a direct, negative command.)
Es crucial que firmes antes de que termine el día.
B2It is crucial that you sign before the day ends.
💡 Grammar Points
The Special 'Wish' Form (Subjunctive)
The form 'firmes' (tú) is used when the sentence expresses doubt, emotion, wish, or necessity. For example, 'Dudo que firmes a tiempo' (I doubt you will sign in time).
Negative Commands
When you tell someone (tú) not to do something, you use the subjunctive form, which is 'No firmes.' This is different from the affirmative command ('Firma!').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Command Forms
Mistake: "Using 'No firmas' when giving a negative command."
Correction: Always use the special form for negative commands: 'No firmes.' (Don't sign).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: firmes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'firmes' as an adjective describing stability?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'firmes' always plural?
Yes, 'firmes' is either the plural form of the adjective 'firme' (meaning firm/steady), or it is a conjugated verb form (tú form of the present subjunctive or negative imperative of 'firmar,' to sign).
How do I know if 'firmes' means 'firm' or 'sign'?
Look at the words around it. If it follows a form of the verb 'to be' (ser/estar) or describes a noun (e.g., 'bases firmes'), it's the adjective 'firm.' If it follows a word like 'que' or 'no' and acts as an action, it's the verb form of 'to sign' (firmar).