Kilo Lingo

/fiˈxaɾ/

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Translation

to fix

Word origin

From fijo, meaning fixed or firm, from Latin fixus, the past participle of figere, to fasten or drive in. The reflexive fijarse, to notice, extends the idea of fixing one's attention.

Origin
Latin
Root
figere
English cognates
fix, fixed, affix

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

estante .

We are going to fix the shelf to the wall.

.

We need to set a date for the meeting.

cartel .

Fasten the poster well so it does not fall.

¿ ?

Have you noticed the colour of her eyes?

normas .

The teacher set the rules at the start of the course.

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This word is part of lesson 62.