Confirmar
Example: Necesito confirmar la reserva antes de llegar al hotel.
Definition
"Confirmar" means to establish the truth or correctness of something, often by providing additional evidence or assurance. It involves verifying or affirming a fact, arrangement, or statement to ensure its accuracy or validity, such as confirming a reservation before arrival.
Etymology
The word "confirmar" comes from the Latin 'confirmare,' which means 'to strengthen' or 'to make firm.' It combines 'con-' (together) and 'firmare' (to make firm), reflecting the idea of making something certain or reliable. Did you know that this root also gave rise to the English word 'confirm'?
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"Confirmar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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