reafirmar

rray-ah-feer-MARreafiɾˈmaɾ

“reafirmar” means “to reassert” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to reassertB1Verb

stating a belief or position again more strongly

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to firm upB2Verb

making skin or muscles tighter

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to reassert, to confirmAlso: to reiterate

VerbB1regular ar

A person standing tall on a podium, nodding confidently while holding their hand over their heart.

gerundreafirmando

past Participlereafirmado

infinitivereafirmar

📝 In Action

El gobierno decidió reafirmar su compromiso con el medio ambiente.

The government decided to reassert its commitment to the environment.

Ella reafirmó sus palabras durante la reunión.

She restated her words during the meeting.

Necesito reafirmar mi postura ante este problema.

I need to confirm my stance on this problem.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ratificar (to ratify/confirm)
asegurar (to assure/state)

Antonyms

negar (to deny)
dudar (to doubt)

Common Collocations

reafirmar el compromiso – to reassert commitment
reafirmar una decisión – to confirm a decision

to firm up, to strengthen

VerbB2regular ar

A close-up of a person's strong, toned arm showing firm muscles.

📝 In Action

Esta crema ayuda a reafirmar la piel del rostro.

This cream helps to firm up the skin on the face.

Hacer ejercicio es clave para reafirmar los músculos.

Exercising is key to toning/firming the muscles.

Reforzaron las vigas para reafirmar la estructura.

They reinforced the beams to strengthen the structure.

Word Connections

Synonyms

tonificar (to tone)
fortalecer (to strengthen)

Antonyms

aflojar (to loosen)
debilitar (to weaken)

Common Collocations

crema reafirmante – firming cream
reafirmar los glúteos – to firm the glutes

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoreafirmara

túreafirmaras

él/ella/ustedreafirmara

nosotrosreafirmáramos

vosotrosreafirmarais

ellos/ellas/ustedesreafirmaran

Present Subjunctive

yoreafirme

túreafirmes

él/ella/ustedreafirme

nosotrosreafirmemos

vosotrosreafirméis

ellos/ellas/ustedesreafirmen

Indicative

Preterite

yoreafirmé

túreafirmaste

él/ella/ustedreafirmó

nosotrosreafirmamos

vosotrosreafirmasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesreafirmaron

Imperfect

yoreafirmaba

túreafirmabas

él/ella/ustedreafirmaba

nosotrosreafirmábamos

vosotrosreafirmabais

ellos/ellas/ustedesreafirmaban

Present

yoreafirmo

túreafirmas

él/ella/ustedreafirma

nosotrosreafirmamos

vosotrosreafirmáis

ellos/ellas/ustedesreafirman

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Words that translate to "reafirmar" in Spanish:

to confirm to reassert to reiterate to strengthen

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reafirmar

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'reafirmar' in a physical sense?

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👥 Word Family

afirmar(to affirm) — Verb

reafirmación(reaffirmation) — Noun

firme(firm) — Adjective

firmeza(firmness) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes

caminar lugar

📚 Etymology

From Latin 're-' (indicating repetition) and 'affirmare' (to make firm/steady).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: reaffirmFrench: réaffirmer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'reafirmar' formal?

It is slightly more formal than 'decir' or 'repetir', but it's very common in everyday news and business contexts.

What is the difference between 'afirmar' and 'reafirmar'?

'Afirmar' is to state something as a fact. 'Reafirmar' is to say it again to show you haven't changed your mind.

Can I use 'reafirmar' for a building?

Yes, it can mean to reinforce or strengthen a physical structure.