Ciertamente (en. Certainly)

/sjer.taˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
With certainty; in a certain manner.
Certainly, the sun will rise tomorrow.
Ciertamente, el sol saldrá mañana.
Used to reaffirm a statement.
The results are certainly surprising.
Los resultados, ciertamente, son sorprendentes.
Expresses a firm opinion or conclusion.
Certainly, we must improve our methods.
Ciertamente, debemos mejorar nuestros métodos.

Etymology

From Latin 'certa mente', which means 'with certainty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Certainly, it is true.
Used to confirm something.
Ciertamente, es verdad.
Certainly, there is no discussion.
Expresses that something is indisputable.
Ciertamente, no hay discusión.
Certainly, that is what we think.
Reaffirmation of a common thought.
Ciertamente, eso es lo que pensamos.

Related Words

certain
That which is true.
cierto
certainty
Safety or firmness in something.
certeza
certainly
Without a doubt.
ciertamente

Slang Meanings

Certainly, that is what is said.
When someone says they will do something, you can respond: 'Certainly, that is what is said.'
Cuando alguien dice que hará algo, puedes responder: 'Ciertamente, eso es lo que se dice.'