Spanish word

certeza

Pronunciation

IPA/θeɾˈteθa/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncertainty

Example

Tengo la certeza de que vendrá mañana.

I am certain that he will come tomorrow.

Illustration for certeza (certainty)

More examples

Las críticas ponen en duda la certeza de sus afirmaciones.

The criticisms call into question the certainty of his statements.

Core concept

Assured sense based on evidence or strong belief.

Common phrases

  • tener la certeza de

    be certain that

  • poner en duda la certeza

    call into question the certainty of

  • perder la certeza

    lose certainty

Similar words

certidumbre: Neutral sense of surety that a fact or outcome is settled or likely.
convicción: Strongly held belief or conviction, emotionally and intellectually firm.
confianza: Trust in a person or situation to act reliably or offer support.

Definition in Spanish

Estado de seguridad interior sobre la veracidad de algo o sobre que sucederá.

Word origin

It derives from Latin certitās, from certus 'sure' plus the suffix -tās, and it names the condition of being sure.

Usage tips

  • Commonly appears as tener la certeza de que + clause to state a strong belief supported by conviction or evidence.

Other meanings

  • definitenessnoun
  • surenessnoun

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