Por supuesto
Example: Por supuesto iré a tu fiesta el sábado por la noche.
Definition
"Por supuesto" is a Spanish expression used to affirm or confirm something emphatically, meaning 'of course' or 'certainly.' It indicates strong agreement or certainty, as in the example, 'Por supuesto iré a tu fiesta el sábado por la noche,' meaning 'Of course I will go to your party on Saturday night.'
Etymology
The expression "por supuesto" in Spanish literally translates to 'by supposed' or 'by supposed thing,' originating from the verb 'suponer,' meaning 'to suppose.' It evolved to convey certainty or obviousness, similar to the English phrase 'of course.' Did you know that its use dates back to the 16th century to express something taken for granted?
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"Por supuesto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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