com certeza
certainly; of course; absolutely
Pronunciation
/kõ seʁˈte.zɐ/ (BR) /kõ sɨɾˈte.zɐ/ (PT)
Cultural Note
Com certeza is one of the most useful polite affirmative responses in Portuguese. It's more emphatic than a simple 'sim' (yes) and conveys willingness and enthusiasm. It works in both formal and casual settings across Brazil and Portugal.
📝 Example Sentences
Com certeza, pode contar comigo.
Of course, you can count on me.
— Você vem amanhã? — Com certeza!
— Are you coming tomorrow? — Absolutely!
Com certeza, terei prazer em ajudar.
Certainly, I'll be happy to help.
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