No. 1,112 in Spanish
afirman
"Afirman" means "they affirm" or "they claim."
In a sentence
Ellos afirman que visitarán la ciudad mañana.
They affirm that they will visit the city tomorrow.
Here, 'afirman' is used to indicate a declaration or statement made by someone about a future plan or intention.
Los científicos afirman haber descubierto una nueva especie.
The scientists affirm that they have discovered a new species.
In this sentence, 'afirman' refers to an assertion made about a scientific discovery, showing its use in expressing conclusions or findings.
Algunos testimonios afirman la presencia de fenómenos extraños en esta zona.
Some testimonies affirm the presence of strange phenomena in this area.
Here, 'afirman' reflects a corroboration or validation of the reported occurrences, demonstrating its role in endorsing observations from evidence or testimonies.
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