Significato di sure in italiano

• 0 certain -- sicuro

  • I’m sure that he won’t mind. Sono sicura che non avrà niente in contrario.

  • I’m quite sure about the second answer. Sono sicuro della seconda risposta.

• 1 to take action so that you are certain that something happens, is true, etc. -- accertarsi, assicurarsi

  • Make sure that you close all the windows before you leave. Assicurati di aver chiuso tutte le finestre prima di andare via.

• 2 without any doubts -- di sicuro

  • I think he’s from Korea but don’t know for sure. Credo che venga dalla Corea ma non ne sono certa.

• 3 to be confident that something is true -- essere sicuro di qualcosa

  • He’ll win this year – I’m sure of it. Vincerà quest’anno – ne sono sicuro.

• 4 to be confident of your own abilities, qualities, etc. -- essere sicuro di sé

  • She seems a bit more sure of herself since she got a job. Sembra un po’ più sicura di sé da quando ha trovato lavoro.

• 5 used to show agreement -- certamente

  • ‘Do you want to come swimming with us?’ ‘Sure.’ “Vuoi venire a nuotare con noi?” “Sicuro.”

• 6 (opposite unsure) having no doubt; certain -- sicuro

  • I’m sure that I gave him the book

  • I’m not sure where she lives / what her address is

  • ‘There’s a bus at two o’clock.’ ‘Are you quite sure?’

  • I thought the idea was good, but now I’m not so sure

  • I’ll help you – you can be sure of that!

• 7 unlikely to fail (to do or get something) -- sicuro

  • He’s sure to win

  • You’re sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.

• 8 reliable or trustworthy -- sicuro

  • a sure way to cure hiccups

  • a safe, sure method

  • a sure aim with a rifle.

• 9 certainly; of course -- certo

  • Sure I’ll help you!

  • ‘Would you like to come?’ ‘Sure!’