por supuesto, claro

Question

What is the difference between "por supuesto" and "claro"?

Answer 1

I agree with Yesero. I like to think of the difference this way:

Por supuesto = 'Of course...' and is more emphatic than 'Claro'.

Claro = 'Of course...' but is less emphatic. Usually when I hear native speakers use it, it makes me think of 'Sure'. (Ex: "¿Puedo leer el libro?" "Claro." / "Can I read the book?" "Sure.")

Of course tone of voice can add nuance or emphasis to any written word. Also adding 'que sí' to either one makes it even more emphatic.

Respuesta perfecta - por supesto que sí... - 0057ed01, Jan 30, 2010

Answer 2

por supuesto is 'certainly' whereas claro means 'clearly'. In certain cases they could be used interchangably such as "Clearly she was at fault" or "Certainly, it was her fault." Basically the same overall meaning.

Answer 3

Thank you both very much