certainty

certeza, seguridad

Estado o sensación de saber que algo es verdad, sin ninguna duda.

En inglés sencillo: The feeling or state of knowing that something is true, with no doubt.

• I cannot say with certainty.
• His certainty surprised everyone in the room.
• Can you prove with absolute certainty that she was there?

Cómo se usa: certainty about something (She expressed certainty about the result.); with certainty (We cannot predict the weather with certainty.)

Sinónimos: confidence, assurance

Antónimos: uncertainty, doubt

Expresiones frecuentes: absolute certainty, with certainty, certainty about something

cosa segura

Algo que sin duda ocurrirá o que es indudablemente cierto.

En inglés sencillo: Something that will definitely happen or is definitely true.

• Victory is now a certainty.
• A second election became a certainty after the talks failed.
• Is promotion really a certainty for her?

Sinónimos: sure thing

Expresiones frecuentes: a certainty, virtual certainty, certainty for someone