definite

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdɪf.ə.nɪt/ AmE /ˈdɪf.ə.nɪt/

adjective en → es

1 SURE/CONFIRMED B1

clearly stated or known; not possible to doubt

definido, claro, seguro

  • be definite about something

Collocations a definite answer · a definite plan

  • She gave a definite answer to his proposal.

    Ella dio una respuesta definitiva a su propuesta.

2 INTENDED B1

clearly intended or planned; certain to happen

definido, planeado, seguro

  • be definite about something

Collocations a definite intention · a definite aim

  • He has a definite plan for the future.

    Él tiene un plan definido para el futuro.

1 ARTICLE B2

used before singular countable nouns when it is clear which particular noun you are referring to

definido, especificado

  • [the + definite article]

Collocations the definite article

  • The definite article is used before singular countable nouns.

    El artículo definido se usa antes de sustantivos contables singulares.