Certidumbre (en. Certainty)
/seɾ.ti.ˈdumbɾe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Full conviction about the truth or certainty of something.
The certainty in his decisions allowed him to move forward without fear.
La certidumbre en sus decisiones le permitió avanzar sin temor.
Secure and clear knowledge of something.
The certainty of the information he presented was key in the discussion.
La certidumbre de la información que presentó fue clave en la discusión.
Lack of doubt; total confidence.
She approached the project with certainty, convinced that she would succeed.
Ella abordó el proyecto con certidumbre, convencida de que tendría éxito.
Etymology
From Latin 'certitudo', meaning 'certain' or 'safe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have certainty
To have security or assurance about something.
tener certidumbre
to give certainty
To provide clarity or security in a situation.
dar certidumbre
to live with certainty
To experience a life with confidence and without doubts.
vivir con certidumbre
Related Words
certainty
State of being sure of the truth of something.
certeza
security
Condition of being free from danger or risk.
seguridad
conviction
Firm belief in something.
convicción
Slang Meanings
To be in the know
When she said she was going to win, I felt certainty, I was in the know.
Cuando ella dijo que iba a ganar, yo sentí certidumbre, estaba en la onda.
No doubt
With this plan, there is no doubt we will move forward, I am certain.
Con este plan, no hay duda de que saldremos adelante, estoy con certidumbre.