firmness

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad o estado de ser firme, pudiendo referirse a la consistencia física de un material, a la determinación o resolución emocional, o a la estabilidad y solidez de algo.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being firm, which can describe physical solidity, emotional resolve, or stability.

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1. Muscle tone of healthy tissueB2formalmedical

   The quality of muscle tissue being firm and well-conditioned.

   Tonicidad muscular

   • The athlete's muscle firmness is a result of regular training.
   • Physical therapy helps restore firmness to injured tissue.
   • Doctors check the firmness of the muscle to assess recovery.

   Sinónimosmuscle tonetightnesstonetonus

   Antónimosflabbinessloosenesssoftness

2. Trait of being resoluteB2formal

   The quality or state of being determined and unyielding in one’s decisions or actions.

   Firmeza (resolución)

   • She handled the negotiations with firmness and clarity.
   • His firmness of purpose inspired the whole team.
   • The leader showed firmness in sticking to her principles.

   Sinónimosconstancydeterminationfortitudegritmettleperseveranceresolutionresolvesteadfastnesstenacity

   Antónimosindecisionirresolutionvacillationwaveringweakness

3. Unyielding to the touchB1formal

   The property of something that is resistant to pressure and does not give way easily.

   Firmeza al tacto

   • The mattress’s firmness keeps the spine properly aligned.
   • I preferred the sofa with a little more firmness.
   • Test the firmness of the fruit before buying it.

   Sinónimoshardnessresistancerigiditysoliditystiffnesstoughness

   Antónimosflexibilitypliabilitysoftness

4. Steady or immovably fixed in placeB1formal

   The quality of being securely attached or stable, not easily moved or shaken.

   Firmeza física

   • The firmness of the foundation ensures the building’s safety.
   • Check the firmness of the ladder before climbing.
   • The cabinet was attached with screws for added firmness.

   Sinónimosfixednessimmovabilitysecurenesssoliditystabilitysteadiness

   Antónimosinstabilityloosenessshakinessunsteadinessweakness