/ˈθjeɾto/ ES
/ˈsjeɾto/ MX
Translation
certain, true; a certain
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Word origin
From Latin certus ('settled, sure, fixed'), the past participle of cernere ('to sift, to decide'). The same root gives English 'certain' and 'certify'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- certus
- English cognates
- certain, certify, ascertain
Grammar
Examples
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It is true that the price has risen quite a bit this year.
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There is a certain tension in the atmosphere that I do not like.
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By the way, I left you a message before leaving.
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I am not entirely certain of what happened that night.
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She said it with a certain mocking tone that annoyed me a lot.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: cierto, pequeño, realmente and 7 more words.