No. 2,405 in Portuguese
afirmaram
"Affirmed" or "stated (they)."
In a sentence
Os cientistas afirmaram que novos estudos são necessários.
The scientists stated that new studies are needed.
Here, 'afirmaram' is used to convey the action of stating or asserting a piece of information in a formal context.
Eles afirmaram estar preparados para o desafio.
They asserted that they were ready for the challenge.
In this sentence, 'afirmaram' expresses the action of declaring or asserting one's readiness or position regarding a topic.
As testemunhas afirmaram ter visto o suspeito na cena do crime.
The witnesses confirmed having seen the suspect at the crime scene.
Here, 'afirmaram' refers to the act of confirming or asserting an observation or testimony in a factual context.
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