firme

Spanish

adj
Definitions
  • firm, steady, secure
  • steadfast, unwavering, unswerving, firm
  • adamant
  • strong, assertive uncompromising, unyielding
  • strong promising
  • solid, firm

Etymology

Inherited from Old Spanish firme inherited from Latin firmis, firmus (strong, firm, stable, secure, solid, steady, durable) inherited from Proto-Italic *fermos inherited from Proto-Indo-European *dʰer-mo-s (holding).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰer-mo-s

Gloss

holding

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