cierto
certain
The Spanish word 'cierto' is a common way to express certainty or affirm the truth of a statement in Spanish. It can also mean 'certain' or 'sure' in the sense of knowing something for certain. However, 'cierto' can also be used as an adjective meaning 'certain' or 'some' when referring to an unspecified amount or number of items. For instance, 'ciertas personas' means 'certain people' or 'some people'.
Example sentences using: cierto
Es cierto que necesito estudiar más.
It's true that I need to study more.
This sentence expresses agreement or confirmation about a statement, in this case the need to study more. 'Es cierto que' is commonly used in Spanish to signify 'it's true that'.
No estoy seguro, pero creo que es cierto.
I'm not sure, but I think it's true.
This phrase shows how to use 'cierto' in a situation of doubt or uncertainty, to express 'it's true'.
¿Es cierto que vas a la fiesta?
Is it true that you are going to the party?
This question is used to confirm a previously gained information, using 'cierto'.
Hasta donde yo sé, eso es cierto.
As far as I know, that's true.
This phrase demonstrates 'cierto' to confirm a statement as per the speaker's knowledge.
Si es cierto, estaré muy contento.
If it's true, I'll be very happy.
This sentence displays how to use 'cierto' to confirm a situation which leads to a potential emotional reaction.
Lo que dices puede ser cierto.
What you say can be true.
This example shows how to use 'cierto' in an assertive response to an argument or a statement, indicating possibility or probability.
No estoy de acuerdo, eso no es cierto.
I don't agree, that's not true.
In this sentence, 'cierto' is used in its negative form to indicate disagreement or denial.
Si eso es cierto, tenemos un problema.
If that's true, we have a problem.
This phrase demonstrates how 'cierto' can be used to state a problem, conditional to a premise.
Todo parece indicar que es cierto.
Everything seems to indicate that it's true.
Here, 'cierto' conveys assurance or certainty based on specific indications or evidence.
¡Por cierto, no olvides tus llaves!
By the way, don't forget your keys!
'Por cierto' is a colloquial phrase used to remind or bring up something, translating to 'by the way' in English.