A certeza
Example: Tenho a certeza de que ele virá à festa amanhã.
Definition
"A certeza" refers to the firm conviction or absolute confidence that something is true or will happen, without any doubt. In philosophy, it denotes a state of unquestionable knowledge or belief, as in the example phrase: 'Tenho a certeza de que ele virá à festa amanhã.'
Etymology
The term "a certeza" comes from the Latin word 'certitudo,' which means certainty or surety. It evolved through Old Portuguese into modern Portuguese, retaining the meaning related to assurance and confidence. Did you know? The root 'cert-' is also found in English words like 'certain' and 'certificate,' all conveying the idea of reliability and truth.
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