Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
confirmar
Pronunciation
IPA/konfiɾˈmaɾ/
Meaning
- verbconfirm
Example
¿Puedes confirmar la hora de la reunión?
Can you confirm the time of the meeting?
More examples
Por favor, confirma tu asistencia por correo.
Please confirm your attendance by email.
Core concept
A formal verification that makes a fact or decision official.
Common phrases
confirmar la hora
confirm the time
confirmar una reserva
confirm a reservation
confirmar la asistencia
confirm attendance
Similar words
comprobar: Test or investigate something directly to confirm it works or is true.
verificar: Check that documents and records contain correct, accurate information.
asegurar: Put measures in place to make an outcome reliable and prevent errors.
corroborar: Support a claim with extra evidence to increase confidence in it.
Definition in Spanish
Asegurarse mediante verificación de que algo es cierto o válido, o ratificar oficialmente una información o decisión.
Word origin
From Latin confirmāre (com- + firmāre) 'make firm', which gave Spanish confirmar the senses of verifying facts and ratifying decisions.
Usage tips
- When checking plans or bookings, a short direct question like '¿Me confirmas la hora?' helps avoid misunderstandings.
Related words
- confirmaciónconfirmationnoun
- confirmadoconfirmedadjective
- confirmableconfirmableadjective