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certain

One entry found.

Main Entry: ¹certain

Function: adjective

Language: English

1 definite : cierto, determinado <a certain percentage : un porcentaje determinado>
2 true : cierto, con certeza <I don't know for certain : no sé exactamente>
3 : cierto, alguno <it has a certain charm : tiene cierta gracia>
4 inevitable : seguro, inevitable
5 assured : seguro, asegurado <she's certain to do well : seguro que le irá bien>

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