Meaning
certain, sure
- reliable
- real, true
- some, certain
In a sentence
Non sono certo di aver capito bene.
I'm not sure I understood well.
Lei è una persona certa e puntuale.
She is a reliable and punctual person.
Hai una data certa per il viaggio?
Do you have a definite date for the trip?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| certo | masculine · singular |
| certa | feminine · singular |
| certi | masculine · plural |
| certe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'certo' for general certainty; 'sicuro' implies confidence based on evidence or proof.
- Always agree in gender/number: 'certo' (m.sg.), 'certa' (f.sg.), 'certi' (m.pl.), 'certe' (f.pl.).
- In informal speech, 'certo' can mean 'of course' as a standalone response (like 'sure').