sure

sicuro, certo

Che non ha dubbi su ciò che crede o su ciò che accadrà.

In inglese semplice: Having no doubt about what you believe or about what will happen.

• Are you sure?
• She was sure that her answer was correct.
• This story is sure to make you laugh.

Come si usa: sure that… (I am sure that she will come.); sure about/of something (Are you sure about the address?); sure to + verb (The news is sure to surprise him.)

Sinonimi: certain, convinced

Contrari: unsure, uncertain

Espressioni comuni: sure about something, sure of something, sure to win

sicuro, affidabile

Affidabile, sicuro o con poche probabilità di fallire.

In inglese semplice: Reliable, safe, or unlikely to fail.

• Keep a sure grip on the rope.
• Her sure hands guided the needle.
• Victory seemed a sure thing.

Sinonimi: reliable, secure, steady

Contrari: unreliable

Espressioni comuni: sure footing, sure grip, sure thing

certamente, davvero

Afferma che qualcosa è sicuramente vero, spesso con forte enfasi.

In inglese semplice: Used to say something is certainly true, often with strong feeling.

• It sure is cold today.
• She sure knows how to cook.
• They sure worked hard on that garden.

Sinonimi: certainly, definitely

Espressioni comuni: sure does, sure is, sure looks good

certo, sì

Si usa per accettare volentieri una richiesta o rispondere di sì.

In inglese semplice: Used to agree readily to a request or say yes.

• “Can I sit here?” “Sure!”
• “Will you help me?” “Sure, give me a moment.”
• “Could we borrow your ladder?” “Sure thing!”

Sinonimi: yes, of course, certainly

Contrari: no

Espressioni comuni: sure thing, sure go ahead

credo di sì, va bene

Si usa per dire di sì senza molto interesse o forte convinzione.

In inglese semplice: Used to say yes without much interest or strong agreement.

• “Was it good?” “Sure, I guess.”
• “Want to come?” “Sure, why not?”
• “You agree, then?” “Sure, if you say so.”

Sinonimi: I guess so, I suppose so

Espressioni comuni: sure i guess, sure why not