English–Spanish

“certain” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈθjeɾto/

Example

Es cierto que lloverá.

It is certain that it will rain.

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How to say “certain” in Spanish

“Certain” in Spanish is cierto.

Verified stamp on a report.

Full entry for cierto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cierto

Lo doy por cierto hasta que me demuestren lo contrario.

I take it as certain until proven otherwise.

Tips for using cierto

  • Cierto before a noun often signals 'some' or 'a particular' rather than the stronger English sense of 'certain', so context shows whether the speaker means a specific item or an unspecified one.

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