No. 435 in Spanish
cierto
"True" or "certain."
In a sentence
Es cierto lo que dices.
What you are saying is true.
In this sentence, 'cierto' functions as an adjective meaning 'true' or 'correct,' highlighting the truthfulness of the statement.
Había una cierta inquietud en el ambiente.
There was a certain uneasiness in the atmosphere.
Here, 'cierto' is used as an adjective meaning 'certain' or 'a certain degree of,' indicating an unspecified but noticeable quality.
No estoy cierto de los detalles.
I am not sure of the details.
In this usage, 'cierto' describes a state of being sure or certain, aligning with its adjectival function to express certainty.
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