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"Cierto" is an adjective which is often translated as "true", and "verdadero" is an adjective which is also often translated as "true". Learn more about the difference between "cierto" and "verdadero" below.
cierto(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (real)
a. true
¿Es cierto que tu amiga se vaya a divorciar?Is it true that your friend is getting divorced?
2. (sure)
a. certain
No voy a decir que los gatos son mejor que los perros, pero de que son más limpios, eso es cierto.I'm not going to say cats are better than dogs, but that they're cleaner, that much is certain.
3. (particular)
a. certain
A cierto individuo se le vio huyendo de la escena del crimen.A certain individual was seen fleeing the scene of the crime.
La incidencia durante el partido fue obra de ciertas personas, no de todos los fanáticos.The incident during the match was the work of certain individuals, not all the fans.
b. one
Comimos en ese restaurante en cierta ocasión, pero tuvimos una muy mala experiencia.We ate at that restaurant on one occasion, but we had a very bad experience.
