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certo

certain, sure

adjective adverb CHER-toh Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

certainly (adverb use)

Usage Note

Certo doubles as an adverb meaning 'of course' or 'certainly,' especially in spoken Italian: Certo! alone answers a yes/no question emphatically. As an adjective it precedes or follows the noun with slightly different nuance — un certo uomo ('a certain man,' implying 'a particular one') vs è certo ('it is certain').

Examples

"Sono certo della risposta."

Natural Translation

I am certain of the answer.

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