reafirmar

to reaffirm

verb rreh-ah-feer-MAHR Rare

Also means

to reassert

Usage Note

Reafirmar combines re- (again) and afirmar (to affirm) and is used for strengthening or restating a previously held position, commitment, or identity. It often appears in political discourse: reafirmar su compromiso (to reaffirm one's commitment). The reflexive reafirmarse en means to become more certain or confident in a belief.

Examples

"El ministro reafirmó su apoyo al acuerdo."

Natural Translation

The minister reaffirmed his support for the agreement.

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