How to Say "to confirm" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to confirm” is “confirmar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Puedes confirmar si el correo electrónico es correcto?
Can you confirm if the email is correct?
El presidente confirmó los rumores sobre la nueva ley.
The president confirmed the rumors about the new law.
Ella confirmó su versión de los hechos ante el juez.
She affirmed her version of the facts before the judge.
Direct Use
Unlike some verbs, 'confirmar' usually takes a direct object (the thing being confirmed) without needing extra prepositions: 'Confirmo el pago' (I confirm the payment).
Using 'de' incorrectly
Mistake: “Voy a confirmar de la reserva.”
Correction: Voy a confirmar la reserva. ('Confirmar' acts directly on the noun.)
Other Meanings of “confirmar”
“confirmar” can also mean:
- to make a reservation firm(A2)
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