Claro
everyday
In the Dominican Republic Claro is the everyday way to say "of course". Claro que sí is more emphatic and Por supuesto is more formal.
Meaning: strong agreement (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Claro | everyday |
| Por supuesto | formal |
| Claro que sí | emphatic |
It answers requests and questions, as in ¿Me ayudas? Claro que sí.
Which one should you use?
Use Por supuesto with strangers or in writing. Friends use Claro or Claro que sí.
Did you know?
- The phrase te debo una (I owe you one) is a common friendly answer after a favor.
Examples in context
- Claro, con gusto.Of course, gladly.
- Claro que sí, pasa.Of course, come in.
- Por supuesto, señor.Of course, sir.
Example conversation
Beatriz asks her colleague Omar for help at an office in Santo Domingo.
- BeatrizOmar, ¿me ayudas con este informe?Omar, can you help me with this report?
- OmarClaro que sí.Of course.
- BeatrizGracias, te debo una.Thanks, I owe you one.
