afianzar

to consolidate

verb ah-fyahn-SAHR Rare

Origin: From a- + fianza (guarantee, bond), from Latin fidare (to trust).

Also means

to strengthen

Usage Note

Afianzar means to make something firm or secure, either physically (to anchor or fasten) or figuratively (to consolidate a position or relationship). The reflexive afianzarse means to establish oneself or become entrenched: afianzarse en el poder (to consolidate power). The z→c spelling change applies before e: afiancé, afiancemos.

Examples

"El equipo logró afianzar su liderazgo en la liga."

Natural Translation

The team managed to consolidate its lead in the league.

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