Spanish Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Spanish word
claro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈklaɾo/
Meaning
- interjectionof course, sure
Example
¡Claro!
Of course!
More examples
Si necesitas ayuda, claro que sí.
If you need help, of course.
Core concept
Brief expression of clear agreement.
Common phrases
claro que sí
of course
claro que no
of course not
Similar words
sí: Uses a simple, direct yes as a basic affirmative reply.
por supuesto: Assents clearly and without question, showing steady certainty.
claro que sí: Offers a forceful, reassuring yes intended to comfort the listener.
cómo no: Agrees right away in a familiar, informal style.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para afirmar algo con seguridad, similar a "por supuesto".
Word origin
From Latin clarus 'clear, bright', claro carries the idea of 'clear' into a conversational interjection used to express certainty.
Usage tips
- Adding que and sí (claro que sí) intensifies the agreement, while a flat delivery often makes it a casual acknowledgment rather than an emphatic yes.
Other meanings
- brightadjective
- clearadjective
Opposites
- al contrarioon the contraryinterjection
Related words
- claridadclaritynoun
- claramenteclearlyadverb
- clarificarclarifyverb