Afianzan

Afianzan is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb afianzar. The verb afianzar means to secure, strengthen, consolidate, or guarantee something, whether in a physical, financial, or figurative sense. Afianzan is used when the subject performing the action is plural and the action is taking place in the present.

Etymology and related forms: afianzar derives from the broader family around fiar (to trust) and fianza (a pledge or guarantee). The sense of securing or firming something is central to its usage. The base stem is afianz-, with standard -ar verb present endings: yo afianzo, tú afianzas, él afianza, nosotros afianzamos, vosotros afianzáis, ellos afianzan.

Grammar and usage: as a regular -ar verb, afianzar follows standard conjugation patterns in most tenses. Afianzan specifically appears in sentences where a plural subject acts in the present. It can describe tangible securing of physical structures or intangible consolidations such as agreements, positions, or relationships.

Examples:

- Los constructores afianzan los cimientos.

- Las compañías afianzan su posición en el mercado.

- Los acuerdos afianzan la cooperación entre las partes.

Notes: afianzar often carries nuances of strengthening reliability, confidence, or stability rather than merely making something stronger in a single moment. In contrast, related forms like afianza (singular present) or afianzó (preterite) are used with different subjects and tenses.

See also: afianzar; fianza; fiar.