noun🔗ShareEmpresas, firmasA business partnership; the name under which it trades.""Several accounting firms bid on the contract to audit the school's finances." "Varias empresas de contabilidad pujaron por el contrato para auditar las finanzas de la escuela.businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmpresas, firmasA business enterprise, however organized."Several firms in the city offer after-school programs for children. "Varias empresas de la ciudad ofrecen programas extraescolares para niños.businesseconomyorganizationcommercefinanceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBandas, grupos violentosA criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism.""The police monitored several football firms known for causing trouble at matches and engaging in violent clashes." "La policía vigiló a varias bandas de fútbol conocidas por causar problemas en los partidos y participar en enfrentamientos violentos.groupsportsocietyentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfianzar, fortalecerTo make firm or strong; fix securely."The athlete firms her grip on the weight before lifting it. "La atleta afianza su agarre en el peso antes de levantarlo.actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfirmar, consolidarTo make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify."The baker firms the dough by kneading it thoroughly, making it smooth and ready to rise. "El panadero afirma la masa amasándola a fondo, haciéndola suave y lista para levar.materialphysicschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfianzarse, estabilizarseTo become firm; stabilise."As the jelly cooled, it slowly firmed, becoming solid enough to eat. "A medida que la gelatina se enfriaba, se afianzaba lentamente, volviéndose lo suficientemente sólida para comer.businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFortalecerse, mejorarTo improve after decline."After a slow start to the semester, Maria's confidence firms as she understands the material. "Después de un comienzo lento del semestre, la confianza de María se fortalece a medida que entiende el material.businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfianzarse, estabilizarseTo shorten (of betting odds)."The bookmaker firms the odds on the favorite after a lot of people bet on them to win. "La casa de apuestas afianza las cuotas del favorito después de que mucha gente apostara por su victoria.betbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConfirmar la elecciónTo select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer."She firmed Oxford as her first choice, hoping her exam results would be high enough to secure her place. "Ella confirmó Oxford como su primera opción, esperando que los resultados de sus exámenes fueran lo suficientemente altos para asegurar su lugar.educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
