La certeza
Example: Tengo la certeza de que mañana lloverá mucho.
Definition
"La certeza" refers to the firm conviction or absolute confidence in the truth or reality of something, often without any doubt or question. It denotes a state of being sure about a fact or belief, such as in the phrase, 'Tengo la certeza de que mañana lloverá mucho.'
Etymology
The word "la certeza" comes from the Latin word 'certus,' meaning 'certain' or 'sure.' It entered Spanish through the late Latin 'certitudo,' which means certainty or assurance. Did you know? The root 'cert-' is also found in English words like 'certain' and 'certify,' reflecting similar meanings of firmness and surety.
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"La certeza" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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