of course

• Expressão usada para indicar que algo é óbvio, esperado ou natural; também usada para dar permissão ou concordar com entusiasmo.

An expression used to indicate that something is obvious, expected, or naturally follows; also used to give enthusiastic permission or agreement.

1. Certainly or definitelyA1informal

   Used to emphasize that something is obvious or expected.

   Claro

   • Of course I will help you with your homework.
   • Can I borrow your pen? Of course!
   • Of course she knows the answer; she studied all night.

2. Naturally or as expectedA2formal

   Indicating that something is not surprising or follows logically.

   Claro

   • Of course, the best candidate got the job.
   • The sun rises in the east, of course.
   • He was late, of course, because of the traffic.