المعنى
Used to confirm the truth of a statement.
خلفية ثقافية
In Spain, 'Es cierto' is used frequently in professional settings to show agreement. It is seen as polite and objective. In Mexico, you might hear 'Es cierto' alongside 'Es verdad'. Both are interchangeable, but 'Es cierto' sounds slightly more formal. Argentines often use 'Es cierto' but may also use 'Es verdad' or 'Claro' to express the same sentiment. In Colombia, 'Es cierto' is used to confirm information in a friendly, consultative manner.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything after 'Es cierto'. It's a complete sentence on its own.
Don't use 'Soy'
Never say 'Soy cierto'. It is a classic mistake. Always use 'Es' (it is).
المعنى
Used to confirm the truth of a statement.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything after 'Es cierto'. It's a complete sentence on its own.
Don't use 'Soy'
Never say 'Soy cierto'. It is a classic mistake. Always use 'Es' (it is).
Use it for validation
It's the best way to show you are listening in a professional meeting.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
—Mañana es fiesta. —____, no hay trabajo.
'Es cierto' is the perfect way to confirm a fact.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage of 'Es cierto'.
The phrase must be impersonal and followed by 'que' if a clause follows.
Complete the dialogue.
A: El examen es difícil. B: ____, pero podemos estudiar.
B is agreeing with A's statement.
Match the situation to the response.
Situation: A friend tells you the bus is late.
You are confirming the fact that the bus is late.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين—Mañana es fiesta. —____, no hay trabajo.
'Es cierto' is the perfect way to confirm a fact.
Choose the correct usage of 'Es cierto'.
The phrase must be impersonal and followed by 'que' if a clause follows.
A: El examen es difícil. B: ____, pero podemos estudiar.
B is agreeing with A's statement.
Situation: A friend tells you the bus is late.
You are confirming the fact that the bus is late.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is perfectly appropriate for formal written communication.
Yes, they are almost identical in meaning and usage.
Because 'cierto' is an adjective describing the statement, not you.
No, it is an impersonal expression and never changes.
Yes, it's very common in texting.
Yes, it is universally understood.
Use 'No es cierto'.
No, it is very polite and neutral.
It's better to use 'Tienes razón' for opinions.
In Spain, it's like 'th' in 'think'. In Latin America, it's like 's'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Es verdad
synonymIt is the truth.
Tienes razón
similarYou are right.
Claro
similarOf course.
Por supuesto
similarOf course.
