firme

firm

Example Sentence

Deja el estante firme para que no caiga.

Make the shelf firm so it does not fall.

Meaning

Firme means "firm," "steady," or "secure." It describes something that does not wobble, move, or feel loose.

Common Phrases

  • estar firme — to be steady/secure
  • quedar firme — to end up firmly in place

Example

El estante quedo firme despues de apretar los tornillos.

The shelf ended up firm after tightening the screws.

Common Mistake

Confusing spelling or meaning: the correct word is firme, not firmo; and it means "steady/firm," not "signed."