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"Fijar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to fix", and "fijación" is a noun which is often translated as "fixation". Learn more about the difference between "fijar" and "fijación" below.
fijar(
fee
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hahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to put)
a. to fix
Tienes que fijar la lámpara al techo con los tornillos.You have to fix the lamp to the ceiling using the screws.
b. to establish
Ha fijado su residencia en Londres por cuestiones de trabajo.He has established his residence in London because of his job.
c. to fix
Antes de decidirnos por una estrategia, debemos fijar nuestros objetivos.We need to fix our objectives before deciding on any strategy.
fijarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to pay attention
Fíjate bien en todo lo que dice y luego me lo cuentas.Pay close attention to everything he says and then tell me afterwards.
a. to notice
No me había fijado en el escalón y casi me caigo.I hadn't noticed the step and almost fell.
la fijación(
fee
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hah
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (fixed idea)
a. fixation
Me molesta la fijación de los hombres por el físico de las mujeres.I'm bothered by men's fixation on women's physical appearance.
b. obsession
Pedro tiene una preocupante fijación con la comida basura y eso es peligroso para su salud.Pedro has an alarming obsession with fast food, and that's dangerous for his health.
las fijaciones
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
2. (sports)
a. bindings
Entré a la tienda de deportes buscando fijaciones para mis esquís.I went to the sports shop looking for bindings for my skis.
b. safety bindings
Las fijaciones se pueden ajustar según el tamaño del pie del esquiador.The safety bindings can be adjusted according to the size of the foot of the skier.
