por supuesto
/poɾ suˈpwesto/
The English phrase "sure thing" can be translated into Spanish as por supuesto.
Por supuesto is used as an affirmative reply meaning "yes" or "certainly". It can function as a standalone response to a question or as an introductory phrase at the beginning of a sentence.
Meaning: an affirmative reply, yes, certainly (intj)
Which one should you use?
While por supuesto is a standard way to express an affirmative sentiment, the single word claro is a much more common and conversational way to say "of course" or "sure".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For more informal situations, you can use ¡Claro que sí!, ¡Sí, claro! or ¡De una! The phrase claro que sí is also a common, slightly more emphatic and informal way to say "sure thing" in spoken Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾ suˈpwesto/
Did you know?
- In certain slang contexts in Argentina, you might hear people use de una to mean 'sure thing', which literally translates to 'from one'.
- The word claro refers to 'light' or 'clarity', meaning that when a speaker says 'sure', they are literally telling the listener that the matter is 'clear'.
- The word supuesto in the phrase refers to something that is 'supposed' or 'assumed', making the literal translation of the phrase 'by assumption'.
Examples in context
- Por supuesto, en menos que canta un gallo.Sure thing, in no time.This sentence uses por supuesto to show how it can be used as an introductory phrase.Tatoeba #13477722 by Seael, translation #13478038 by rul
- Por supuesto, señor/Señora. Estaré encantado de ayudarle.Sure thing, sir/madam. I'll be delighted to help you.
- Desde luego, señorita. Con gusto puedo hacerlo.Of course, miss. I can definitely do that.
- Claro que sí, señor. Lo resolveré de inmediato.Sure thing, sir. I'll solve it right away.
- ¡Claro que sí! Siempre estaremos allí para apoyarte.Sure thing! We will always be there to support you.
- ¡Por supuesto! Haré todo lo que me pidas.Of course! I'll do everything you ask of me.
- ¡Sí, claro! No tienes que preocuparte por eso.Yes, sure! You don't have to worry about that.
- ¡De una! Contamos contigo para el proyecto.Absolutely! We count on you for the project.
- Por supuesto, vendré a tu fiesta.Sure thing, I will come to your party.
Example conversation
Daniel asks María for a favor at home.
- DanielMaría, ¿puedes pasarme la sal?María, can you pass me the salt?
- MaríaPor supuesto, aquí tienes.Sure thing, here you go.
- DanielMuchas gracias, eres muy amable.Thank you very much, you are very kind.
- MaríaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry por supuesto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries por, supuesto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
