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"Confident" is an adjective which is often translated as "seguro de sí mismo", and "sure" is an adjective which is often translated as "seguro". Learn more about the difference between "confident" and "sure" below.
confident(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. seguro de sí mismo (person)
Our boss is very confident in everything that she does.Nuestra jefa es muy segura de sí misma en todo lo que hace.
b. hecho con seguridad (action)
That was a confident and effective presentation, Luis. Congratulations!Fue una presentación efectiva hecha con seguridad, Luis. ¡Te felicito!
2. (certain)
a. seguro
You are a highly talented person, so I'm confident that you'll win the competition.Eres una persona llena de talento, y por eso estoy seguro de que ganarás el concurso.
b. lleno de confianza
The bride responded with a confident "yes" to the judge's question.La novia respondió a la pregunta del juez con un "sí" lleno de confianza.
sure(
shuhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (certain)
a. seguro
Are you sure that you want to eat another donut?¿Estás seguro de que quieras comer otra dona?
2. (confident)
a. seguro
Michael Jordan stepped onto the court, sure that he could beat Karl Malone.Michael Jordan entró a la cancha, seguro que podría vencer a Karl Malone.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (certainly)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
4. (of course)
