No. 495 in Catalan
afirma
"Afirma" means "states" or "affirms" in English.
In a sentence
Ell afirma que vindrà demà.
He claims that he will come tomorrow.
The word 'afirma' here is used to indicate that someone declares or asserts something as true based on their statement.
L'informe afirma que hi ha prou proves.
The report states that there is enough evidence.
In this sentence, 'afirma' is utilized to convey that the report declares a fact or conclusion, likely based on analysis or observation.
Si ho afirma, deu tenir una raó.
If he asserts it, he must have a reason.
Here, 'afirma' implies that someone emphatically states or confirms something, suggesting a firm position or belief.
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