firme
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firme(
feer
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meh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (secure)
a. firm
Amarró su bicicleta al árbol, pero no estaba firme.He tied his bicycle to the tree, but it wasn't firm.
b. solid
Estaré mucho más cómodo cuando estemos en terreno firme.I'll be much more comfortable when we're on solid ground.
c. sturdy
No te apoyes en la mesa. No creo que esté firme.Don't lean on the table. I don't think it's sturdy.
e. stable
Este estante no está muy firme. Voy a buscar una calza para estabilizarlo.This shelf isn't very stable. I'm going to look for a wedge to stabilize it.
2. (decided)
a. resolute
El tono firme de su discurso no dejó duda sobre su convicción.The resolute tone of her speech left no room for doubt about her conviction.
b. firm
Se mantuvo firme con los niños que no iban al parque de atracciones.She was firm with the children that they weren't going to the amusement park.
3. (promising)
a. strong
Creemos que ella será la candidata más firme para el partido.We think she'll be the strongest candidate for the party.
4. (military)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
"¡Firmes!", gritó, y los marineros giraron hacia el capitán."Attention!", he shouted, and the soldiers turned toward the captain.
Los soldados estaban en posición de firmes cuando entró el general.The soldiers were standing at attention when the general entered.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. road surface
El firme necesita reparaciones porque hay muchos baches.The road surface needs repair because there are a lot of potholes.
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