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Certo?

[SER-too]
interjection/adjective
Right? / Correct? / Okay?
1. A tag question used to confirm agreement or seek affirmation, often placed at the end of a statement
You understand what I'm saying, right?
Você entende o que estou dizendo, certo?
2. An adjective meaning correct, accurate, or proper
That is the correct answer.
Essa é a resposta certa.
3. A casual affirmation or agreement particle
Okay then, let's go!
Certo, então vamos!
NYC Slang
Right? / You know what I'm saying?
Synonyms
Verdade?Não é?Tá certoExatoCorreto
Antonyms
ErradoIncorretoFalso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Certo?
Common conversational tag question
Rio de Janeiro
Certo?
Widely used in casual speech
São Paulo
Certo?
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
Certo?
Used similarly, though 'Não é?' is more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

Está tudo certo
Certo mesmo
Bem certo
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