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certezza

certainty

noun chehr-TEH-tsah Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: Latin certitia, from certus (certain)

Usage Note

Certezza expresses the state of being certain or a fact that is beyond doubt. The phrase 'con certezza' means 'with certainty' or 'definitely,' and 'avere la certezza' means 'to be certain of something.' The related adjective is certo (certain, sure). Distinguish from sicurezza (safety, security, sureness) — the two overlap but certezza stresses intellectual conviction while sicurezza can also mean physical safety.

Examples

"Non ho la certezza di riuscire a finire in tempo."

Natural Translation

I'm not certain I can finish on time.

Literal Translation

I-don't-have the certainty of managing to finish in time.

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