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"Affirmation" is a noun which is often translated as "la afirmación", and "assurance" is a noun which is often translated as "la garantía". Learn more about the difference between "affirmation" and "assurance" below.
affirmation(
ah
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fuhr
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mey
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shuhn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (formal) (statement)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. la afirmación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I repeat my affirmation of yesterday that I am completely innocent.Repito mi afirmación de ayer de que soy totalmente inocente.
b. la declaración (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We decided to issue an affirmation of our support for the workers at the plant.Decidimos emitir una declaración de apoyo a los trabajadores de la fábrica.
c. la aseveración (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Her rivals questioned her affirmation that it had all been a mistake.Sus rivales cuestionaron su aseveración de que todo se trataba de un error.
2. (formal) (confirmation)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. la confirmación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This document represents an affirmation by all parties of the need to find a solution.Este documento representa una confirmación de todas las partes de la necesidad de encontrar una solución.
a. el apoyo emocional (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The youngster had received no affirmation from his parents or other adults.El joven no había recibido apoyo emocional de sus padres ni de otros adultos.
assurance(
uh
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shuhr
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ihns
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (promise)
a. la garantía (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We'll end the strike once we have the CEO's assurance that he will take our concerns into consideration.Terminaremos la huelga cuando tengamos la garantía del DG de que considerará nuestras preocupaciones.
b. la promesa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You have my assurance that your secret will remain between the two of us.Tienes mi promesa de que tu secreto permanecerá entre nosotros dos.
2. (confidence)
a. la confianza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If you walk with assurance, no one will question why you're wearing a paper bag.Si caminas con confianza, nadie cuestionará por qué traes puesto una bolsa de papel.
3. (certainty)
a. la certeza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I can't predict the future with assurance, but I think things will start looking up for you.No puedo predecir el futuro con certeza, pero creo que las cosas emepezarán a mejorar para ti.
b. la aplomo (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The salesman spoke about his product with assurance and convinced the customers of its quality.El vendedor habló de su producto con aplomo y convenció a los clientes de su calidad.
a. el seguro (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I took out life assurance to protect my family in case of an emergency.Contraté un seguro de vida para proteger a mi familia en caso de emergencia.
