🇬🇧🇪🇸 certainly - ciertamente : English Lesson

Meaning of "certainly" ("ciertamente"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“Certainly” is a word you use when you want to show that there’s no doubt in your mind about something. It’s like saying “for sure” or “absolutely.” People use it to sound confident, polite, or dramatic.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I certainly thought glue wasn’t sticky—until my fingers became best friends forever.

The cat certainly wasn’t supposed to join my Zoom class, but there she was — doing algebra.

Dad certainly thinks he can dance, and the neighbors certainly wish he’d stop.

Grandpa certainly claims his jokes are funny, but even the crickets stayed silent.

I certainly wasn’t sleeping in class. I was just resting my eyes… for an hour.

Boy sees a red cat on a roof. He asks the man, "Is the cat up there?" The man smiles and says, "certainly." The cat moves. The man nods, "certainly, certainly." The boy climbs a step and asks, "May I touch?" The man says, "certainly." The boy says, "I am kind, certainly." The cat comes down and they laugh, happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.