fijar
verb
1. to fasten, attach, fix + a/en
to secure something in a place
Common combinations
- fijar un cuadro — to attach a picture
- fijar un cartel — to put up a poster
- fijar con tornillos — to fasten with screws
- Fijaron el cuadro en la pared.They fastened the picture to the wall.
- Hay que fijar la mesa al suelo.The table must be secured to the floor.
- El cartel está fijado con cinta.The poster is attached with tape.
2. to set, establish, fix
to establish a date, price, or rule
Common combinations
- fijar un precio — to set a price
- fijar una fecha — to set a date
- fijar un límite — to set a limit
- El banco fijó el precio del dólar.The bank set the price of the dollar.
- Hemos fijado la fecha de la reunión.We have set the date of the meeting.
- La ley fija un límite de edad.The law sets an age limit.
3. to focus, fix + en
to direct one's attention or gaze
Common combinations
- fijar la mirada — to fix one's gaze
- fijar la atención — to focus one's attention
- fijar los ojos — to fix one's eyes
- Fijó la mirada en la puerta.He fixed his gaze on the door.
- Fija tu atención en la pantalla.Focus your attention on the screen.
- Todos fijaron los ojos en el niño.Everyone fixed their eyes on the child.
4. to set, fix
to make something stay in place or last
Common combinations
- fijar el color — to set the color
- fijar el maquillaje — to set the makeup
- fijar el pelo — to set the hair
- Este producto fija el color del pelo.This product sets the hair color.
- El spray fija el maquillaje durante horas.The spray keeps the makeup in place for hours.
- La sal ayuda a fijar el color de la tela.Salt helps set the color of the fabric.
Same root
Phrases with this word
fijar la atenciónfijar la miradafijar un preciofijar una fecha