el firme
firm
Que está bien sujeto, estable y no se mueve con facilidad. También puede referirse a una persona segura y decidida.
Definition & meaning
Firme means firm, solid, or steady. It can describe something physically stable, such as a firm surface, or someone who is resolute and unwavering.
It can also mean strong or secure, as in a firm belief or a secure grip.
As a masculine noun, el firme can mean the surface or foundation of a road, especially in Spain.
Grammar & Word origin
Firme is an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine singular nouns. Its plural is firmes .
It comes from Latin firmus, meaning “strong,” “steadfast,” or “stable.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- sólido : “solid”; emphasizes physical strength or solidity.
- estable : “stable”; emphasizes steadiness or a lack of change.
- decidido : “determined”; refers to a person’s resolve.
- débil : “weak”; the opposite when describing strength.
- inestable : “unstable”; the opposite when describing steadiness.
- indeciso : “indecisive”; the opposite when describing resolve.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La mesa es firme y resistente.adjective
The table is firm and sturdy.
El suelo aquí es firme y seguro.adjective
The ground here is firm and safe.
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