Meanings (ES + gloss)
[ser] certero • [ser] cierto • impepinable
Not to be doubted or denied; established as a fact.
Now that more experiments have been run, the theory is certain and the argument is settled.
[estar] certero • [estar] cierto • saberse • ser una certeza • ser una certidumbre • ser una certitud
Sure to happen, inevitable; assured.
Bankruptcy is the certain outcome of your constant gambling and lending.
It is certain that Spain will reach the finals. / Spain is now certain to reach the finals. / Spain is now certain of a place in the finals.
Phrases