Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Sure (certain)" in Italian: sicuro/a
sicuro/a
Sure/certain in Italian is sicuro (see-KOO-roh) masculine and sicura feminine. Sono sicuro means I'm sure. Un posto sicuro is a safe place.
Confirming a fact
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How to pronounce sicuro/a
Say it
see-KOO-roh
/siˈku.ro/
Sicuro: see-KOO-roh. Stress KOO. Sicura is see-KOO-rah.
"Sure (certain)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sicuro / sicura | sure / safe (m/f) Certainty or safety. | Certainty or safety. |
| sono sicuro | I'm sure (m) Certainty. | Certainty. |
| sei sicuro? | are you sure? Double-check. | Double-check. |
| di sicuro | for sure / certainly Adverbial. | Adverbial. |
How to use sicuro/a in real life
- 1Confirming a fact
Sono sicuro: il treno parte alle nove.
I'm sure: the train leaves at nine.
Sono sicuro.
- 2Night walk
Questa strada è sicura?
Is this street safe?
Feminine sicura.
- 3Plan B
Di sicuro porto l'ombrello.
For sure I'll bring the umbrella.
Di sicuro.
Mistakes English speakers make with sicuro/a
Incorrect: Sono sicura (man about himself)
Correct: Sono sicuro.
Agree with the speaker.
Incorrect: Sono sure.
Correct: Sono sicuro/a.
Use sicuro.
Good to know
Sicuro covers both I'm certain and it's safe—tone and nouns decide. Sei sicuro? challenges a plan gently. For casual yes to a favor, Italians often say certo more than sicuro.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Double-checking museum hours
ChatPal
Chiudono alle sei—sei sicuro?
They close at six—are you sure?
You
Sono sicuro: l'ho letto sul sito.
I'm sure: I read it on the site.
ChatPal
Ok. Così siamo sicuri di arrivare.
Ok. That way we're sure to arrive.
You
Partiamo subito.
Let's leave right away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sure (certain)" in Italian
I'm sure?
Sono sicuro/a.
Are you sure?
Sei sicuro/a?
Safe place?
Un posto sicuro.
For sure?
Di sicuro / certo.
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