fijo

Del latín 'fixus', participio de 'figere', que significa 'fijar'.

ADJ (1)

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fixed literal / stable literal / firm

Synonyms estable formal , firme

Antonyms móvil , variable

Describes something that is securely placed, stable, or unchanging; not prone to movement or variation.

No presenta variaciones en género y número.

plural
fijos

El clavo está fijo en la pared y no se mueve. — The nail is fixed in the wall and doesn't move.
Mantuvo su mirada fija en el horizonte. — She kept her fixed gaze on the horizon.
Los precios de la luz permanecen fijos durante todo el año. — Electricity prices remain stable throughout the year.

NOUN (1)

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fixed contract formal / permanent job / untranslatable concept untranslatable (The term 'fijo' refers to a permanent employment status, which has no single-word equivalent in English and is better described with phrases.)

Synonyms contrato fijo formal , empleo fijo

Antonyms contrato temporal , empleo temporal

In Spain, this term (often used as 'un fijo' or 'el fijo' to refer to a person or position) denotes a permanent employment contract or a permanent job, as opposed to a temporary one. It implies long-term job security, stability, and typically more comprehensive benefits than temporary positions. There is no single-word equivalent in English; it is best translated with phrases like 'permanent contract', 'permanent job', or 'indefinite-term contract'.

No presenta variaciones en género, pero puede tener plural.

plural
fijos

Después de muchos años de contratos temporales, finalmente consiguió un fijo. — After many years of temporary contracts, he finally got a permanent job.
Muchos jóvenes sueñan con obtener un fijo en la administración pública. — Many young people dream of getting a permanent job in public administration.
Un fijo ofrece mayor estabilidad económica que un contrato eventual. — A permanent contract offers greater economic stability than a temporary one.

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