confirmar
/konfiɾˈmaɾ/
To confirm in Spanish, you say confirmar.
The verb confirmar is used to assure something. You can also use the noun confirmación to express the concept of 'confirmation'.
Meaning: to assure (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, validar is sometimes used to mean 'confirm' in certain contexts, particularly in formal or bureaucratic settings. In Argentina, the verb certificar can be used formally or bureaucratically to mean 'confirm' in specific contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
confirmar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense. Additionally, the past participle confirmado can be used as an adjective meaning 'confirmed'.
How do you pronounce it?
/konfiɾˈmaɾ/
Did you know?
- The root of confirmar is shared with the Spanish word firma, meaning 'signature'. Both stem from the idea of making something 'firm' or official.
- The adjective confirmado can describe not just a fact, but also a person who has reached a certain level of religious standing in the Catholic Church.
- While confirmar is used for appointments, Spanish speakers often use asegurar when they want to 'confirm' a physical object is secure or locked.
Examples in context
- No puedo confirmarlo ni negarlo.I can neither confirm nor deny this.This sentence is useful for expressing that you can neither confirm nor deny something using confirmar.Tatoeba #1781644 by hayastan, translation #1779940 by Spamster
- No voy a confirmarlo ni negarlo.I'll neither confirm nor deny that.This sentence is useful for expressing that you will neither confirm nor deny something using confirmar.Tatoeba #11864352 by Seael, translation #11864349 by CK
- Me gustaría confirmar nuestras reservas.I'd like to confirm our reservations.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to confirm reservations using confirmar.Tatoeba #1711440 by marcelostockle, translation #249544 by CK
- Por favor, confirme su asistencia a la reunión.Please confirm your attendance to the meeting.
- Necesitamos corroborar los datos antes de tomar una decisión.We need to confirm the information before making a decision.
- Le pido que asegure la reserva lo antes posible.I ask you to confirm the reservation as soon as possible.
- Te puedo afirmar que estará allí antes de las 8 PM.I can confirm that he will be there before 8 PM.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking on the phone about a dinner plan.
- AlejandroHola María, te llamo para confirmar nuestra cena.Hello María, I am calling you to confirm our dinner.
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, confirmo que estaré allí a las ocho.Yes, Alejandro, I confirm that I will be there at eight.
- AlejandroPerfecto, entonces nos vemos más tarde.Perfect, then I will see you later.
- María¡Hasta luego!See you later!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “confirm” translations and entries confirmar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
