fixar

Senses

1. 1.

   to fix, to fasten, to attach

   to secure something in place physically

2. 2.

   to establish, to set

   to determine or establish (rules, prices, deadlines, etc.)

3. 3.

   to memorize, to retain

   to commit to memory or make permanent in the mind

4. 4.

   to stare at, to fix one's gaze on

   to look intently at something or someone

Examples

• "Vou fixar o quadro na parede com pregos."

  I'm going to fix the picture to the wall with nails.

• "A empresa fixou o preço do produto em R$ 50."

  The company set the product price at R$ 50.

• "É importante rever o conteúdo para fixar melhor a matéria."

  It's important to review the content to better retain the material.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in educational settings with "fixar conteúdo/matéria" (to memorize content). The reflexive form "fixar-se" means "to settle" or "to establish oneself." Commonly collocates with: fixar residência (establish residence), fixar prazos (set deadlines), fixar os olhos (fix one's eyes).