surely

• Adverbio usado para expresar certeza, convicción o firme creencia en una afirmación o situación. A menudo indica que algo se considera verdadero o inevitable, y también puede usarse para expresar sorpresa o incredulidad en preguntas retóricas.

An adverb used to express certainty, confidence, or conviction about a statement or situation. It often conveys that something is believed to be true or inevitable, and can also be used to express surprise or disbelief in rhetorical questions.

1. Without doubtB1formal

   Used to express certainty or confidence that something is true.

   Sin duda

   • Surely you must be joking.
   • He will surely arrive on time.
   • Surely there is a logical explanation for this.

   Sinónimosassuredlycertainlydefinitelyfor surepositivelyundoubtedlyunquestionablywithout doubt

   Antónimosdoubtfullyquestionablyuncertainly

2. Emphasizing a statementB1informal

   Used to emphasize a statement or opinion, often to express surprise or disbelief.

   enfatizando una afirmación

   • Surely you don't believe that story.
   • Surely she can't be serious about moving abroad.
   • Surely we can find a better solution.

   Sinónimosassuredlycertainlydefinitelyfor sureundoubtedlyunquestionablywithout doubt