surely

• Advérbio usado para expressar certeza, convicção ou firme crença em uma afirmação ou situação. Frequentemente indica que algo é considerado verdadeiro ou inevitável, e também pode ser usado para expressar surpresa ou descrença em perguntas 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.

   Sem dúvida

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

   Sinônimosassuredlycertainlydefinitelyfor surepositivelyundoubtedlyunquestionablywithout doubt

   Antônimosdoubtfullyquestionablyuncertainly

2. Emphasizing a statementB1informal

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

   Será que...?

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

   Sinônimosassuredlycertainlydefinitelyfor sureundoubtedlyunquestionablywithout doubt