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prova certa

[ˈprɔ.vɐ ˈsɛɾ.tɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: provas certas
definite proof; concrete evidence
1. Indisputable or undeniable evidence that confirms or establishes the truth of something
The DNA test was the certain proof that he was the father.
O teste de DNA foi a prova certa de que ele era o pai.
2. In legal or formal contexts, evidence that definitively resolves a matter
We need certain proof before we can proceed with the accusation.
Precisamos de prova certa antes de prosseguirmos com a acusação.
NYC Slang
smoking gun
Synonyms
prova irrefutávelprova conclusivaevidência concretaprova incontestávelprova definitiva
Antonyms
prova duvidosaprova fracasuspeitaconjectura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova certa
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
prova certa
Standard usage, also used in formal legal documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter prova certa de algo
prova certa em mãos
sem prova certa
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