What does certo in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word certo in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use certo in Italian.

The word certo in Italian means certain, definite, sure, clear, certain, positive, sure, certain, certain, some, certain, bit of, certain, particular, certainly, definitely, certainty, sure, given, at a certain point, at a certain point, at a certain point, of course, guarantee as certain, to a certain point, in some way, of course! sure!, to a certain extent, in a sense, feel a certain languor, feel hungry, that's for sure, to know for sure, a certain je ne sais quoi, a certain something. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word certo

certain, definite, sure, clear

aggettivo (sicuro, indiscutibile)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Messo di fronte al fatto certo non ha più potuto negare.
Faced with the clear fact, he was no longer able to deny.

certain, positive, sure

aggettivo (convinto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Sono molto certo della decisione che ho preso.
I'm very certain of the decision I made.

certain

aggettivo (tale)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Conosci un certo Marco che lavora nella banca all'angolo?
Do you know a certain Marco who works at the bank on the corner?

certain, some

aggettivo (qualche)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ci sono un certo numero di possibilità che mi assumano alla fine del mio tirocinio.
There's some possibility that they'll hire me at the end of my internship.

certain, bit of

aggettivo (un po')

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ho un certo languorino e mangerei volentieri qualcosa.
I've got a bit of an appetite and would happily eat something.

certain, particular

aggettivo (particolare)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Te lo avevo detto che dovevi applicare un certo metodo piuttosto che fare di testa tua.
I'd told you that you had to apply a certain method rather than do it your own way.

certainly, definitely

avverbio (sicuramente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Se gli telefoni gli farà certo piacere.
He will definitely be pleased if you call him.

certainty, sure, given

sostantivo maschile (ciò che è sicuro)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Se fossi in te non abbandonerei il certo per l'incerto.
If I were you I wouldn't leave something sure for something uncertain.

at a certain point

locuzione avverbiale (all'improvviso)

at a certain point

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

at a certain point

locuzione avverbiale (all'improvviso, a un tratto)

of course

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Certo che se continui a non studiare è sicuro che ti bocceranno.
Of course if you continue not to study you'll surely fail.

guarantee as certain

to a certain point

in some way

of course! sure!

to a certain extent, in a sense

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

feel a certain languor, feel hungry

that's for sure

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

to know for sure

a certain je ne sais quoi

a certain something

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