Fijable

Fijable is an adjective used in Spanish-language technical writing to describe something that can be fixed, attached, or anchored in place. The term is derived from the verb fijar (to fix, fasten, or determine) and uses the standard Spanish suffix -able to express capability. In practice, fijable can apply to physical objects, such as a pieza fijable that can be attached to a structure with screws or bolts, or to abstract notions that can be fixed or established, such as a valor fijable or regla fijable in planning.

In English-language contexts, fijable is rarely used; when encountered, it is typically understood as a loanword for precise Spanish-language terminology. An English equivalent depends on context and may be "fixable," "fastenable," or "anchorable" rather than a direct translation.

Field usage: In mechanical engineering, architecture, and manufacturing, fijable components are designed to be secured in a designated position. In mathematics or computer graphics discussed in Spanish texts, "punto fijable" or "estado fijable" may describe elements that can be anchored or set during a process.

Nuance: fijable is distinct from "ajustable" (adjustable), which implies changes are possible; fijable emphasizes the possibility of securing a fixed state rather than ongoing adjustability.

See also: fijar, fijación, fijo, ajustable.