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"Sure" is an adjective which is often translated as "seguro", and "go ahead" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "seguir adelante". Learn more about the difference between "sure" and "go ahead" below.
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)
go ahead(
go
uh
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hehd
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to proceed)
a. seguir adelante
The event will go ahead rain or shine.El evento seguirá adelante llueva o truene.
2. (to advance)
a. adelantarse
I'll stay here and wait for them; you go ahead.Yo me quedo aquí para esperarlos; tú adelántate.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
3. (imperative)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Can I have an apple? - Go ahead!¿Puedo tomar una manzana? - ¡Por supuesto!
Could I get by, please? - Yes, go ahead.¿Podría pasar, por favor? - Sí, adelante.
