Spanish Conversation · Level 41
75 words
Spanish word
firma
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfiɾma/
Meaning
- feminine nounsignature
Example
Necesito tu firma en este documento.
I need your signature on this document.
More examples
¿Puedes enviar tu firma digital desde tu móvil?
Can you send your digital signature from your mobile?
Core concept
A person's distinctive handwritten mark that confirms approval on a document.
Common phrases
firma digital
digital signature
firma del contrato
contract signature
Similar words
firma manuscrita: Handwritten signature produced by physically writing a name on a document.
firma electrónica: Electronic signature created with software or a device for signing digital files.
rúbrica: Small, often abbreviated handwritten mark placed near a signature as a personal sign.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de trazos que identifican a una persona en un documento y confirman su consentimiento; en contextos comerciales, palabra usada para referirse a una compañía.
Word origin
From medieval Latin firma 'a fixed mark', from Latin firmāre 'to make firm or confirm' and ultimately from Latin firmus 'firm'.
Usage tips
- La firma can also mean 'the company', so the article and context indicate whether it refers to a company rather than a signature.