firmar
to sign
verb feer-MAHR Less Common
Origin: From Latin firmare (to make firm, confirm).
Usage Note
Firmar is a regular -ar verb. Beyond signing documents, it is used in football transfers and record-label contracts (el club firmó a un nuevo delantero). The related noun firma means both 'signature' and 'firm/company', so context is essential to avoid confusion.
Examples
"Tienes que firmar el contrato hoy."
Natural Translation
You have to sign the contract today.

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