por/de seguro
The English phrase 'for sure' can be translated into Spanish using por/de seguro, con seguridad or a huevo.
Meaning: definitely (prep_phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| por/de seguro | |
| con seguridad | /kon seɡuɾidad/ (from spelling rules) |
| a huevo | /a ˈw̝ebo/ |
Which one should you use?
The phrase con seguridad translates more literally to 'with certainty' and is used to express absolute certainty. In contrast, a huevo is used to express 'for sure' or 'damn right'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal or professional contexts, especially in writing, use con seguridad to mean 'with certainty' or the word ciertamente to mean 'certainly'. For informal situations, the word seguro can be used to express agreement or certainty. Avoid using a huevo in any polite or standard conversation as it is highly vulgar slang.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase a huevo is a slang expression primarily used in Mexico.
Did you know?
- While a huevo means 'for sure' in Mexico, the word huevo literally means 'egg'. In Mexican slang, the 'egg' often refers to testicles, which is why the phrase is considered highly vulgar.
- In some regions, adding de to seguro as in de seguro shifts the meaning slightly toward 'probably' or 'most likely' rather than absolute certainty.
- The word seguro is a cognate of the English word 'secure'. Both derive from the Latin sēcūrus, which originally described a state of being without care or worry.
Examples in context
- Lo sé con seguridad.I know it for sure.This sentence demonstrates how to use con seguridad to say you know something for sure.Tatoeba #2412436 by marcelostockle, translation #2376017 by CK
- No lo sé con seguridad.I don't know for sure.This sentence shows the negative form using con seguridad to say you do not know something for sure.Tatoeba #4608362 by Heros, translation #869429 by CK
- Nadie lo sabe con seguridad.No one knows for sure.This sentence uses con seguridad to indicate that no one knows something for sure.Tatoeba #4622165 by Shishir, translation #2720687 by Hybrid
- Sin duda, el proyecto es un éxito.For sure, the project is a success.
- Ciertamente, el informe demuestra la veracidad de los datos.Certainly, the report demonstrates the accuracy of the data.
- Con seguridad, el Presidente asistirá a la conferencia.For sure, the President will attend the conference.
- ¿Vas a la fiesta esta noche? ¡Claro!Are you going to the party tonight? For sure!
- ¿Te gustaría que te acompañe? Por supuesto, vayamos juntos.Would you like me to accompany you? For sure, let's go together.
- ¿Quieres ir a la playa? Seguro, me encantaría.Do you want to go to the beach? For sure, I would love to.
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Sources
- Wiktionary, “for sure” translations and entries a huevo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, con, huevo, seguridad, seguro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
