No. 3,495 in Spanish
fijar
To fix, set, or establish.
In a sentence
Voy a fijar la hora de la reunión para mañana.
I will set the time for the meeting for tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'fijar' is used in the sense of deciding and establishing a specific time for an event.
Puedes fijar el cuadro en la pared con estos clavos.
You can fix the painting on the wall with these nails.
Here, 'fijar' implies attaching or securing an object to a surface, ensuring it stays in place.
Intenta fijar tu atención en lo que estoy explicando.
Try to focus your attention on what I am explaining.
In this instance, 'fijar' refers to concentrating an abstract concept like attention on a specific subject.
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