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being certain

[ˈbiːɪŋ ˈsɜːrtn]
verb phrase / gerund
ter certeza
1. the state or condition of being absolutely sure or confident about something
Being certain about your decision is important before taking action.
Ter certeza sobre sua decisão é importante antes de agir.
2. having no doubt; possessing confidence in the truth or validity of something
Being certain of the facts helps in making informed choices.
Ter certeza dos fatos ajuda na tomada de decisões informadas.
Synonyms
being surebeing confidentbeing assuredhaving certaintybeing convinced
Antonyms
being uncertainbeing doubtfulbeing unsurebeing hesitantdoubting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ter certeza
most common usage
São Paulo
ter certeza / estar certo
both forms widely used
Rio de Janeiro
ter certeza / ficar certo
colloquial variant with 'ficar'
Portugal
ter a certeza / estar certo
Portuguese prefers 'ter a certeza' with definite article

Related Idioms & Phrases

for certain - com certeza / com toda a certeza
to be certain of - ter certeza de
make certain - certificar-se
nothing is certain but death and taxes - nada é certo exceto a morte e os impostos
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