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.

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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

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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