firmes
“firmes” means “firm” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
firm, steady
Also: resolute, strong
📝 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.
(that you) sign, don't sign
Also: (that you) agree to
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: firmes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'firmes' as an adjective describing stability?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *firmus*, meaning 'strong' or 'steady.' The verb 'firmar' (to sign) evolved from the idea of making something 'firm' or legally official.
First recorded: 13th century (as *firme*)
Cognates (Related words)
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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).