certainly

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. por supuesto
I certainly would like to go, but I don't think I'll have time.Por supuesto que me gustaría ir, pero no creo que tenga tiempo.
b. sin duda
We're certainly going to have problems if we don't change our protocol.Sin duda vamos a tener problemas si no cambiamos nuestro protocolo.
c. desde luego
Why don't we go see a movie? There's certainly enough time.¿Por qué no vamos a ver una película? Desde luego hay bastante tiempo.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
He's certainly nice, but he doesn't have much personality.Es cierto que es amable pero no tiene mucha personalidad.
That would certainly be worth considering.Es verdad que valdría la pena considerarlo.
e. con toda certeza
Your friends are certainly excited to attend your wedding.Con toda certeza, tus amigos están emocionados de asistir a tu boda.
f. ciertamente
It's certainly possible.Es ciertamente posible.
a. claro
Do you want to come to that concert with me? - Certainly, I'm up for it!¿Me quieres acompañar a ese concierto? - ¡Claro, me apunto!
b. por supuesto
Should we order some fries? - Certainly!¿Pedimos unas patatas fritas? - ¡Por supuesto!
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