What does cierto in Spanish mean?

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

The word cierto in Spanish means true, one, certainly, one day, certain degree of, assume, suppose, somehow, in a sense, in a way, somehow, in a sense, in a way, in a way, it is true that, be certain, be right, to a certain extent, by the way, indeed. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cierto

true

adjetivo (que es verdad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Todo lo que dice es cierto.
Everything she says is true.

one

adjetivo (algún, cualquiera)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cierto día decidieron que lo mejor era seguir cada uno su camino.
They decided one day that the best thing to do was go their separate ways.

certainly

adverbio (ciertamente, de verdad)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cierto, está claro que Michael Jackson es el rey del pop.
Certainly, it's clear that Michael Jackson is the King of Pop.

one day

(fecha inexacta)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cierto día me crucé con tu novio en la universidad.
I crossed paths with your boyfriend one day at university.

certain degree of

expresión (cierto nivel de)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Noto cierto grado de hostilidad entre ellos.
I sensed a certain degree of hostility between them.

assume, suppose

locución verbal (validar, creer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
No des por cierto todo lo que dice el noticiero.

somehow

locución adverbial (en alguna forma)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
De cierta manera lograron encontrarse.
Somehow they managed to find one another.

in a sense, in a way

locución adverbial (en algún sentido)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
De cierta manera creo que tienes razón.
I think you are right, in a sense.

somehow

locución adverbial (en alguna forma)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Lograré encontrarte de cierto modo, aunque tarde toda la vida.
I will find you, somehow, even if it takes my whole life.

in a sense, in a way

locución adverbial (en algún sentido)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
De cierto modo, tu madre tiene razón.
In a sense, your mother is right.

in a way

locución adverbial (en algunos aspectos)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En cierto modo, Marcos parece haber madurado desde la última vez que vino.
In a certain way, Marcos seems to have matured since the last time that he came.

it is true that

expresión (admite argumento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Aunque es cierto que la dirección ha tenido sus aciertos, en general la empresa va por muy mal camino.
Even thought it is true that management has had some success, the company is on a bad path in general.

be certain, be right

(informal (acertar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Estaba en lo cierto cuando dije que esta inversión no era buena.
I was right when I said that this investment wasn't worthwhile.

to a certain extent

expresión (en cierta manera)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Estoy de acuerdo hasta cierto grado, pero no del todo.
I agree to a certain extent, but not totally.

by the way

locución adverbial (introduce un tema)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Por cierto, ¿cuándo vais a venir a visitarnos?
By the way, when are you going to come and visit us?

indeed

locución adverbial (formal (efectivamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Un buen vino, por cierto.
A good wine indeed.

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