affirmation

S2 W2

BrE /əˈfɜːm(eɪ)ʃ(ə)n/ AmE /əˈfɜːrmeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun en → es

1 STATEMENT [singular] B2

a statement that you say is true, especially one that you make in a court of law

declaración, afirmación legal

  • an affirmation

Collocations affirmation under oath · affirmation in court

  • She made an affirmation that she had seen the man.

    Ella hizo una declaración de que había visto al hombre.

2 POSITIVE STATEMENT [singular] B1

a statement expressing a positive belief about yourself or your life, used as a way of encouraging yourself and improving your confidence

afirmación positiva, declaración de fe en uno mismo

  • an affirmation

Collocations daily affirmations · personal affirmations

  • Every morning, she writes down positive affirmations.

    Cada mañana, ella escribe afirmaciones positivas.

3 CONFIRMATION [singular] C1

the act of confirming something officially or formally

confirmación, ratificación

  • an affirmation

Collocations affirmation of rights · affirmation of commitment

  • The government's affirmation of the treaty was a major step forward.

    La ratificación del gobierno del tratado fue un paso importante hacia adelante.