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A2 — Elementaryadjective

certo

certain, sure; a certain (determiner)

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

sicuroindubbioindiscutibiledeterminato

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

incertodubbiosovagoindeterminato

Usage note

As predicate: 'sono certo' = I am sure. As determiner before noun: 'un certo signore' = a certain gentleman. 'Sicuro' = safe OR certain. 'Indubbio' = undoubted (formal).

Example

"Sono certo che arriverà in tempo."

"I am certain that he will arrive on time."

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