Meaning
Na expressão "I'm pretty sure", a palavra "pretty" não significa "bonito" ou "bonita", mas sim serve para intensificar a certeza que a pessoa tem sobre algo. Portanto, "I'm pretty sure" pode ser traduzido como "eu tenho quase certeza" ou "eu estou bem certo".
Esta expressão é usada quando alguém tem um alto grau de confiança sobre uma informação, mas ainda existe uma pequena margem de dúvida. Por exemplo, você poderia dizer "I'm pretty sure it will rain tomorrow" se você viu a previsão do tempo, mas não tem certeza absoluta.
É uma forma mais suave de afirmar algo, permitindo que a pessoa expresse sua opinião ou crença sem parecer muito inflexível. Em situações sociais, usar "I'm pretty sure" pode ajudar a manter a conversa amigável, pois mostra que você está aberto a outras opiniões ou informações.
Essa expressão é bastante comum no inglês falado e pode ser usada em várias situações, desde conversas informais com amigos até contextos um pouco mais formais, mas ainda assim descontraídos.
Today's Sentences
- I’m pretty sure this is broken.
- I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
- I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
- I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
- I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
Situation 1
Is something wrong with the toaster?
The bread comes out burnt.
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
Tenho quase certeza de que isso está quebrado.
I’ll take a look at it when I get back from work.
If it’s unfixable, I guess we need to get a new one.
Situation 2
What are you looking at?
I’m looking at our vacuum cleaner.
Why?
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
It keeps spitting out the dust that it picks up.
Ele continua soltando a poeira que recolhe.
02
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
Situation 1
It’s really cloudy today.
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
Well, you look different.
What’s with your hair?
O que aconteceu com o seu cabelo?
Well, I'll buy you a coffee if I’m wrong.
Situation 2
Why did you bring an umbrella?
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
I do see some clouds coming in.
I always sense a sweet smell in the air right before it rains.
And today is one of those days.
E hoje é um desses dias.
03
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
Situation 1
I can’t believe we got tickets to the game today.
We’re super lucky.
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
Tenho quase certeza de que o estádio está lotado.
I wonder how many seats are left.
I overheard someone say it’s a sold out game.
Situation 2
It's my first time in the luxury box.
Me too.
My boss was really happy to give us tickets for the game.
Meu chefe ficou muito feliz em nos dar ingressos para o jogo.
Look at all the people pouring into the stadium.
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed tonight’s game.
04
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Situation 1
So when are you meeting your new man?
We’re going out for dinner on Friday night.
What are you going to wear?
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Situation 2
Are you ready for your interview?
I am.
I’ve gone over so many mock situations.
Eu já passei por tantas situações simuladas.
What will you wear?
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Everything I have looks so old.
Tudo o que tenho parece tão velho.
05
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
Situation 1
Did you see those pictures of the garbage washed up on the beach?
I did. There was so much plastic.
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
Tenho quase certeza de que é prejudicial para o meio ambiente.
Honestly, the ocean is being poisoned with all this waste.
I agree.
I feel so bad for the animals who suffer from it.
Eu me sinto muito mal pelos animais que sofrem com isso.
Situation 2
What’s that floating on the water?
It kinda looks like oil.
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
I think so too.
Let’s call and report this.
Vamos ligar e relatar isso.
Writer's Note
To be "pretty sure" of something means that you are quite confident that something is true; or at least 'close to certain'. We cannot really measure how true something is but we can infer that what they say is somewhat or entirely truthful. However, it is important to note that you should always consider the stress, pitch, and volume to determine whether their claims are true or not. Here are some alternatives and I'm certain they are interchangeable with "I'm pretty sure".
- I'm fairly certain
- I'm confident
- I believe
- I'm almost positive
- I have a strong feeling
- I have no doubt
- I know for a fact
Go ahead! Use the sentences above or make up your own awesome sentences and practice, practice, practice!
