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afirmación

statement

noun ah-feer-mah-SYOHN Less Common

Also means

assertion

Usage Note

Afirmación means an affirmative statement or assertion, often used in formal discourse and journalism. The verb is afirmar (to state, to affirm); the opposite noun is negación. In logic and philosophy it translates as 'affirmation' or 'proposition'. Do not confuse with confirmación (confirmation), which implies verification of something already suggested.

Examples

"La afirmación del ministro generó debate."

Natural Translation

The minister's statement generated debate.

Literal Translation

The statement of-the minister generated debate.

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