What does fijo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word fijo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use fijo in Spanish.

The word fijo in Spanish means fixed, fixed, regular, set, permanent, landline, attach, set, determine, fix, focus, pay attention, notice, sense, detect, obsessively, stubbornly, relentlessly, fixed asset, fixed cost, for sure, without a doubt, fixed-term deposit, fixed pigmented erythem, surely not, definitely not, fixed-term deposit, be pigheaded, fixed monthly payment, fixed liabilities, fixed due date, fixed term, fixed price, fixed-term loan, fixed salary, with no particular destination in mind, land line, steady job. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word fijo

fixed

adjetivo (inmóvil, firme)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El aula cuenta con un proyector fijo instalado en el techo.
The classroom has a fixed projector installed in the ceiling.

fixed

adjetivo (que no cambia)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Un precio fijo no está sujeto a negociación, el producto se vende al mismo precio a todos los clientes.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. This product sells at a fixed price that is not negotiable.

regular

adjetivo (constante, asiduo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Es un cliente fijo, así que no le vayas a espantar.
He is a regular customer, so don't worry about scaring him off.

set

adjetivo (fecha: inamovible)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La fecha ya está fija: el 19 de enero.
The date is set. The wedding will be on the 19th of January.

permanent

adjetivo (trabajador: indefinido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cuando tienes un contrato indefinido significa que eres un trabajador fijo.
When you have an indefinite contract, it means that you are a permanent employee.

landline

nombre masculino (teléfono de cable) (telephone)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
No me llames al móvil, llámame al fijo que te saldrá gratis.
Don't call my on my cell phone; call me on my landline because it's free.

attach

verbo transitivo (sujetar, clavar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Fija las escuadras a la repisa con tornillos.
Attach the hooks to the shelf with screws.

set, determine

verbo transitivo (establecer, determinar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Fijamos el precio del producto de forma que sea accesible para el mercado meta.
We set the price at an affordable amount for the target market.

fix, focus

verbo transitivo (enfocar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El alumno fijó su atención sobre lo que escribió el maestro en la pizarra.
The student focused his attention on what the teacher had written on the board.

pay attention

verbo pronominal (prestar atención)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El accidente laboral ocurrió porque el obrero no se fijó y golpeó a su compañero con un tubo.
The accident happened because the worker was not paying attention and accidentally hit his colleague with a tube.

notice, sense, detect

(percatarse de algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El hombre se fijó en la tristeza que había en la mirada del niño.
The man noticed (or: sensed) sadness in the boy's look.

obsessively, stubbornly, relentlessly

locución adverbial (coloquial (con obstinación)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
A pesar de que todos le decíamos que estaba equivocado, Manuel se mantuvo a piñón fijo con su idea.
Despite all of us telling him that he was wrong, Manuel stubbornly stood by his opinion.

fixed asset

(bien no efectivo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La empresa tiene varios millones invertidos en activos fijos.
The company has millions invested in fixed assets.

fixed cost

locución nominal masculina (invariable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La cuota tiene un costo fijo de 500 pesos.
The quote carries a fixed cost of 500 pesos.

for sure, without a doubt

locución adverbial (coloquial (con seguridad)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
De fijo mi equipo gana este partido.
My team will win the game for sure.

fixed-term deposit

(ingreso con plazo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Este depósito a plazo fijo me dará 200 dólares en intereses dentro de un año.
This fixed-term deposit will yield 200 dollars in interest in the first year.

fixed pigmented erythem

nombre masculino (fármaco: efecto secundario) (medical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Este medicamento puede causar eritema pigmentario fijo.

surely not, definitely not

locución adverbial (coloquial (seguro que no)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Si llueve, fijo que no vamos al partido.

fixed-term deposit

(econ: depósito de dinero por plazo fijo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

be pigheaded

locución verbal (obstinarse, no ceder)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Vas a piñón fijo y, aunque sepas que no tienes razón, sigues en las mismas.
You know you're wrong but you are pigheaded and won't back down.

fixed monthly payment

(pago por cuota fija mensual)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

fixed liabilities

locución nominal masculina (economía: deudas a largo plazo)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

fixed due date, fixed term

(período determinado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Como el director nos asignó un plazo fijo para este proyecto, no podremos pedir una prórroga.
We can't ask for an extension because the director gave us a fixed due date for this project.

fixed price

(precio invariable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Según la ley, el combustible se vende a precio fijo en todo el país.
By law, fuel is sold at a fixed price nationwide.

fixed-term loan

locución nominal masculina (fin: vencimiento determinado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

fixed salary

(salario inamovible)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El puesto tiene un salario fijo de $10.000 mensuales.
The position comes with a fixed salary of $10,000 per month.

with no particular destination in mind

locución adverbial (sin dirección)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
A Martín le gusta viajar sin rumbo fijo.
Martin likes to travel with no particular destination in mind.

land line

(no portátil)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cada vez menos gente tiene teléfono fijo en su casa.
Fewer and fewer people have a land line.

steady job

(estable, definido)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Conseguí un trabajo fijo en una empresa.
I managed to find a steady job in a company.

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