ciertamente
certainly
The Spanish word 'ciertamente' is an adverb which means 'certainly' in English. It can be used in sentences to express agreement or affirmation. For instance, if someone asks whether you are sure about a given fact or situation, you can use the word 'ciertamente' to reinforce your certainty. It often denotes an unequivocal yes.
Example sentences using: ciertamente
Ciertamente, este es el mejor restaurante de la ciudad.
Certainly, this is the best restaurant in the city.
This sentence uses 'ciertamente' to emphasize the certainty or truth of the speaker's opinion about the restaurant.
Ciertamente, es una idea interesante.
Certainly, it's an interesting idea.
In this sentence, 'ciertamente' is used to acknowledge the speaker's agreement with the fact that something is 'an interesting idea'.
He leído su libro, y ciertamente es muy informativo.
I have read your book, and it certainly is very informative.
The word 'ciertamente' here strengthens the speaker's opinion about the book being informative.
Ciertamente no esperaba esa respuesta de él.
I certainly did not expect that response from him.
In this case, 'ciertamente' is used to emphasize surprise or unpredictability regarding someone's response.
Ciertamente haré todo lo posible para ayudarte.
I will certainly do everything possible to help you.
Here, 'ciertamente' is used to express strong commitment or assurance that the speaker will do 'everything possible to help'.
No, ciertamente no es el camino correcto.
No, that certainly is not the right way.
The word 'ciertamente' is used here to emphasize confirmation or agreement to the negative statement that something is 'not the right way'.
Ciertamente parece ser un asunto complicado.
It certainly seems to be a complicated matter.
In this sentence, 'ciertamente' is used to state a strong subjective judgement or observation, here, about something being a 'complicated matter'.
No estoy ciertamente seguro de cómo hacerlo.
I'm not certainly sure how to do it.
In this case, 'ciertamente' is used to express a lack of certainty or surety about how to do something.
Ciertamente, este ha sido un año muy productivo para nuestra empresa.
Certainly, this has been a very productive year for our company.
Here, 'ciertamente' is used to assert a fact or highlight the speaker's conviction about something, namely, about the 'productive year for our company'.
Gracias, ciertamente aprecio su ayuda.
Thank you, I certainly appreciate your help.
In this example, 'ciertamente' is used to emphasize the strong feeling of gratitude or appreciation for someone's help.