What does certificar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word certificar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use certificar in Portuguese.

The word certificar in Portuguese means certify, make sure, certify, certificar, assegurar, verificar, certificar, certificar, certificar, testificar, atestar, certificar, certificar, assegurar-se, certificar-se. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word certificar

certify

verbo transitivo (atestar como verdadeiro)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

make sure

verbo transitivo (ter certeza)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

certify

verbo transitivo (emitir certidão)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

certificar, assegurar

verbal expression (with clause: ensure)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Let's make certain we get there early. I always book in advance at the theatre to make certain of getting a good seat.

verificar, certificar

transitive verb (verify)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O jornalista verificou os fatos falando diretamente com a polícia.
The journalist ascertained the facts by speaking with the police directly.

certificar

transitive verb (confirm the truth or validity of) (confirmar)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The appraiser certified the authenticity of the rare book.

certificar, testificar

transitive verb (testify: that [sth] is true)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The witness was able to certify that the documents were not fake.

atestar, certificar

transitive verb (certify, authorize)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

certificar

intransitive verb (testify to [sth]) (corroborar habilidade)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The institute certifies in teaching English as a foreign language.

assegurar-se, certificar-se

transitive verb (with clause: make sure) (ter certeza)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
George queria certificar-se de ter bons assentos, assim, comprou os bilhetes para o teatro um mês antes.
George wanted to ensure that he got a good seat, so he bought his theater tickets a month early.

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