noun🔗ShareFirma, empresaA business partnership; the name under which it trades."The firm of Smith and Jones handles all the legal work for the school. "La firma Smith y Jones se encarga de todo el trabajo legal de la escuela.businessorganizationeconomycommerceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmpresa, firmaA business enterprise, however organized."My family's firm provides high-quality cleaning services. "La empresa de mi familia ofrece servicios de limpieza de alta calidad.businessorganizationeconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrupo, bandaA criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism."The local firm terrorized the town, known for their violent football hooliganism. "La banda local aterrorizó la ciudad, conocida por su violento hooliganismo futbolístico.groupsportsocietyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfianzar, fortalecerTo make firm or strong; fix securely."The carpenter firmly firmed the loose screws in the chair, ensuring it would not wobble. "El carpintero afianzó firmemente los tornillos sueltos de la silla, asegurando que no se tambaleara.actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfirmar, consolidarTo make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify."The potter firmly pressed the clay to firm the shape of the vase. "El alfarero presionó firmemente la arcilla para consolidar la forma del jarrón.materialphysicschemistryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfirmar, estabilizarTo become firm; stabilise."My shaky knees finally firmed after I took a deep breath and focused on my steps. "Mis rodillas temblorosas finalmente se afirmaron después de que respiré hondo y me concentré en mis pasos.businesseconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfianzarse, fortalecerseTo improve after decline."After a difficult semester, Sarah's grades began to firm up. "Después de un semestre difícil, las calificaciones de Sarah comenzaron a afianzarse.businesseconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfianzarTo shorten (of betting odds)."The bookmaker firmed the odds on the winning horse to 5-1. "La casa de apuestas afianzó las cuotas del caballo ganador a 5-1.betbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConfirmarTo select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer."Maria firmly chose the university for her preferred program, hoping to be enrolled automatically if her grades met the conditional offer. "María confirmó firmemente la universidad para su programa preferido, esperando ser inscrita automáticamente si sus calificaciones cumplían con la oferta condicional.educationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFirme, sólido, estableSteadfast, secure, solid (in position)"The teacher's grip on the podium was firm, ensuring everyone could hear her clearly. "El agarre firme de la maestra en el podio aseguró que todos pudieran escucharla claramente.qualityconditionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFirme, decididoFixed (in opinion)"My grandmother is firm in her belief that the best way to cook rice is with a specific type of pot. "Mi abuela es firme en su creencia de que la mejor manera de cocinar arroz es con un tipo específico de olla.attitudecharactermindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFirme, sólidoDurable, rigid (material state)"firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood; firm land (i.e. not soft and marshy)"Carne firme; músculos firmes, madera sólida; tierra firme (es decir, no blanda y pantanosa)materialphysicsqualityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading