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indício certo

[in-DÍ-sio SER-to]
noun phrasemasculinepl: indícios certos
certain indication; sure sign; clear evidence
1. A definite or conclusive sign that something is true or will happen; concrete evidence that leaves no doubt
His nervous behavior was a certain indication of his guilt.
Seu comportamento nervoso era um indício certo de sua culpa.
2. In legal contexts, a piece of evidence that strongly suggests or proves a fact
The fingerprints found at the scene were a certain indication of the suspect's presence.
As impressões digitais encontradas no local eram um indício certo da presença do suspeito.
Synonyms
prova certaevidência clarasinal segurovestígio inequívococomprovação
Antonyms
dúvidaincertezasuspeita vagaindício fraco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indício certo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
indício certo
Standard usage; may also use 'prova certa' or 'sinal seguro'
Legal Portuguese
indício certo
Commonly used in legal and judicial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

indício certo de que
ser um indício certo
sem indício certo
indício certo da culpa
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