certainty

certezza

Stato o sensazione di sapere che qualcosa è vero, senza alcun dubbio.

In inglese semplice: 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?

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

Sinonimi: confidence, assurance

Contrari: uncertainty, doubt

Espressioni comuni: absolute certainty, with certainty, certainty about something

cosa certa

Qualcosa che accadrà sicuramente o che è senza dubbio vero.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: sure thing

Espressioni comuni: a certainty, virtual certainty, certainty for someone