firmar

Firmar

Meaning: The Spanish verb firmar means "to sign." It refers to the act of writing one's signature on a document to authenticate or approve it.

Parts:

• The root is firm- which comes from the Latin firmare, meaning "to make firm or strong."
• The ending -ar indicates that it is a regular verb of the first conjugation.

Usage:

• Firmar un documento – to sign a document
• Firmar un contrato – to sign a contract

Synonyms:

• Suscribir (also meaning to sign, typically used for more formal or legal texts)
• Rubricar (to initial or sign usually with initials)

Antonyms: There is no direct antonym to "firmar," but actions like:

• Borrar (to erase)
• Negar (to refuse, decline) can be contextually opposite in meaning, as they imply refusal or removal of signature or consent.

Additional information: Firmar can also be used metaphorically to mean confirming or endorsing an idea, decision, or result, but primarily it relates to the physical act of signing.