certainly

sin duda, ciertamente

Indica que estás seguro de que algo es verdad o va a ocurrir.

En inglés sencillo: Used to say that you are sure something is true or will happen.

• It is certainly cold today.
• You will certainly need a coat.
• That was certainly the best meal we had.

Sinónimos: definitely, surely, undoubtedly

Expresiones frecuentes: certainly true, will certainly help, certainly not

por supuesto, claro

Se usa para decir que sí o aceptar hacer algo de manera educada.

En inglés sencillo: A polite way to say yes or agree to do something.

• “Can I sit here?” “Certainly.”
• “Could you help me?” “Certainly, give me a moment.”
• “May we leave early?” “Certainly, you have finished your work.”

Sinónimos: of course, yes

Antónimos: no

Expresiones frecuentes: certainly you may, certainly sir, certainly why not

con certeza

De una manera que demuestra conocimiento seguro o no deja lugar a dudas.

En inglés sencillo: In a way that shows firm knowledge or leaves no doubt.

• We cannot know certainly what happened.
• The cause could not be established certainly.
• Can anyone determine certainly which account is accurate?

Sinónimos: with certainty, conclusively

Antónimos: uncertainly

Expresiones frecuentes: know certainly, establish certainly, determine certainly