No. 145 in Portuguese
afirma
"Afirma" means "states" or "claims" in English.
In a sentence
Ele afirma que vai chover amanhã.
He states that it will rain tomorrow.
The word 'afirma' is used to mean 'states' or 'claims,' indicating that someone is expressing something as a fact.
O estudo afirma a importância da atividade física regular.
The study asserts the importance of regular physical activity.
Here, 'afirma' is used to mean 'asserts' or 'emphasizes,' showing that something is recognized or declared as important.
Maria afirma os valores da comunidade em suas ações.
Maria affirms the community's values in her actions.
In this context, 'afirma' means 'affirms' or 'upholds,' demonstrating support or validation for certain values or principles.
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