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"Of course" in Italian: certo / certamente
certo / certamente
Of course in Italian is certo (CHER-toh) or certamente. Certo is the everyday warm yes; certamente sounds a touch more formal.
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How to pronounce certo / certamente
Say it
CHER-toh
/ˈtʃɛr.to/
Certo stresses CHER: CHER-toh. Certamente is cher-tah-MEN-teh.
"Of course" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| certo | of course Default spoken reply. | Default spoken reply. |
| certamente | certainly / of course Slightly more formal. | Slightly more formal. |
| ma certo | but of course Warm, slightly emphatic. | Warm, slightly emphatic. |
| certo che sì | of course yes Clear agreement. | Clear agreement. |
How to use certo / certamente in real life
- 1Lending a charger
Posso usare il caricatore? — Certo.
Can I use the charger? — Of course.
Short certo as a full answer.
- 2Work email tone
Certamente, ti mando il file oggi.
Of course, I'll send you the file today.
Certamente in a polished reply.
- 3Friends making plans
Vieni al cinema? — Ma certo!
Coming to the movies? — Of course!
Ma certo adds warmth.
Mistakes English speakers make with certo / certamente
Incorrect: Di corso vengo.
Correct: Certo, vengo.
Of course is certo / certamente, not di corso.
Incorrect: Certamente che no sempre.
Correct: Certo che no.
Keep certo che no short for of course not.
Good to know
Certo is friendlier than a flat sì. In shops, certo often means happy to help, not just logical agreement.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking a friend for a quick favor
ChatPal
Mi tieni il posto in fila un secondo?
Can you hold my spot in line a second?
You
Certo, stai tranquillo.
Of course, no worries.
ChatPal
Grazie. Torno subito.
Thanks. I'll be right back.
You
Certamente — non mi muovo.
Of course — I'm not moving.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Of course" in Italian
Is certo or certamente more common?
Certo in speech; certamente in careful or written replies.
Can certo mean sure?
Yes — it covers of course and sure.
How do I say of course not?
Certo che no.
Is of course like per favore?
No. Per favore is please; certo is agreement.
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