certamente que

[ser-ta-MEN-te ke]

adverb phrase

certainly, definitely, of course

1. An emphatic affirmation expressing certainty or agreement with strong conviction

Will you be there tomorrow? Certainly that I will!

Você vai estar lá amanhã? Certamente que sim!

2. Used to express definite assurance about a fact or promise

He will certainly come to the party.

Certamente que ele virá à festa.

3. An emphatic response to a question or request, indicating positive confirmation

Can I count on you? Certainly!

Posso contar com você? Certamente que sim!

NYC Slang

for sure, no doubt

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General Brazilian

certamente que

Very common in both formal and informal speech

Rio de Janeiro

certamente que

Widely used; sometimes shortened to 'com certeza'

São Paulo

certamente que

Standard usage, common in business and formal contexts

Portugal

certamente que

Used but 'com certeza' or 'sem dúvida' are more common in European Portuguese

com certeza

sem a menor dúvida

com toda a certeza

é claro que

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