Ciertas (en. Certain)

/ˈsjertas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to something that is known or claimed to be true.

Certain statements in the study were questioned.

Ciertas afirmaciones en el estudio fueron cuestionadas.

Indicates a not exact, but known number in context.

Cities like certain metropolises are very populated.

Ciudades como ciertas metrópolis son muy pobladas.

Used to refer to a specific group within a larger set.

Certain species of birds migrate in winter.

Ciertas especies de aves migran en invierno.

Derives from the Latin 'certus', which means 'certain' or 'sure'.

certain conditions

Specific conditions that must be met.

ciertas condiciones

certain people

Some particular people.

ciertas personas

certain circumstances

Specific circumstances of an event.

ciertas circunstancias

certain

That is true or sure.

cierto

sure

That does not present risk or danger.

seguro

determined

That is established or fixed with certainty.

determinado

Certain things that are universal in experiences.

Certain things in life are inevitable.

Ciertas cosas de la vida son inevitables.

Certain attitudes or behaviors that are considered common.

Don't worry about certain reactions, they are normal.

No te preocupes por ciertas reacciones, son normales.