Ciertos (en. Certain)

/ˈsjertos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is used to refer to an indeterminate but specific number of people or things.
Certain students passed the exam.
Ciertos estudiantes aprobaron el examen.
Indicates that something is true or exists.
Certain facts are undeniable.
Ciertos hechos son innegables.
It is used to point out a particular matter.
Certain topics are more relevant than others.
Ciertos temas son más relevantes que otros.

Etymology

From the Latin 'certa', meaning 'certain' or 'defined'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

certain cases
Specific situations that require attention.
ciertos casos
certain elements
Specific components or parts of a set.
ciertos elementos
in certain terms
With reference to certain aspects or conditions.
en ciertos términos

Related Words

certain
That is sure or true.
cierto
certainly
Without a doubt, reliably.
ciertamente

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it means that something is sure or confirmed.
That rumor is true, I already confirmed it.
Ese rumor es cierto, ya lo confirmé.
Sometimes it is used ironically to refer to something obvious.
Ah, certain friends tell everything!
Ah, ¡ciertos amigos las dicen todas!