la
feminine
/ˈfiɾma/
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Translation
signature, firm
Word origin
From firmar ('to sign'), from Latin firmare ('to make firm, confirm'), from firmus ('firm'). The same root gives English 'firm' and 'confirm'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- firmus
- English cognates
- firm, confirm
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralfirmas
Examples
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The contract needs your signature at the bottom of the page.
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His signature is almost impossible to read.
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She works for a very well-known law firm.
miles .
We collected thousands of signatures for the petition.
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The signing of the agreement will take place tomorrow afternoon.
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