Spanish Conversation · Level 36
75 words
Spanish word
fijo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfixo/
Meaning
- adjectivepermanent, fixed
Example
Tengo un trabajo fijo desde hace dos años.
I've had a permanent job for two years.
More examples
El precio fijo me ayuda a planear el presupuesto.
The fixed price helps me plan the budget.
Core concept
A post cemented into the ground.
Common phrases
salario fijo
fixed salary
precio fijo
fixed price
contrato fijo
permanent contract
Similar words
estable: Remaining steady and unlikely to change suddenly.
permanente: Lasting indefinitely or for a very long time without ending.
constante: Occurring at an unvarying level or frequency over time.
firme: Strong and solid, not easily moved or shaken.
Definition in Spanish
Que está fijado en un lugar o función y no suele cambiar durante un periodo prolongado.
Word origin
From Latin fixus, the past participle of figere 'to fasten', it entered Spanish as fijo with the sense of something fastened and therefore permanent.
Usage tips
- The adjective usually follows the noun in Spanish, as in 'trabajo fijo' or 'precio fijo' to indicate a permanent job or a set price.