Fixar
Example: He fixat la porta que estava trencada ahir.
Definition
"Fixar" is a verb in Catalan meaning to fasten, secure, or make something firm or stable. It often refers to the act of repairing or attaching something so it remains fixed in place, as in the phrase 'He fixat la porta que estava trencada ahir' which means he fixed the door that was broken yesterday.
Etymology
The Catalan verb "fixar" comes from the Latin word 'fixare', which means to fasten or attach. This root is related to the Latin 'figere', meaning to fix or drive in. Did you know? The word "fixar" shares origins with English words like 'fix' and 'fixture', all stemming from the idea of making something firm or stable.
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"Fixar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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