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How to Say "sure thing" in Spanish

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fija

/FEE-hah//ˈfixa/

nounC1informal
Use 'fija' when referring to something that is a guaranteed success, like a winning bet or a certain outcome.
A gold trophy sitting on a pedestal under a bright spotlight.

Examples

Ese caballo es una fija.

That horse is a sure thing (a guaranteed winner).

inevitable

ee-neh-vee-TAH-bleh/i.ne.βiˈta.βle/

adjectiveB1informal/colloquial
Use 'inevitable' colloquially to describe a future event or outcome that is almost certain to happen due to current circumstances.
A bright yellow sun is halfway above a dark horizon line, dominating a sky transitioning from night to dawn, symbolizing certainty.

Examples

Después de tanto esfuerzo, el éxito era inevitable.

After so much effort, success was inevitable.

Cometer errores es una parte inevitable del proceso de aprendizaje.

Making mistakes is an unavoidable part of the learning process.

La lluvia de mañana es inevitable, así que lleva tu paraguas.

Tomorrow's rain is inevitable, so take your umbrella.

Adjective Agreement (The -e ending)

Since 'inevitable' ends in '-e', it doesn't change its ending when describing a masculine or feminine noun. It only changes when describing plural things: 'el cambio inevitable' (masculine singular) and 'la derrota inevitable' (feminine singular).

Making it Plural

To make 'inevitable' describe more than one thing, simply add '-s': 'los problemas inevitables' (the inevitable problems) or 'las verdades inevitables' (the inevitable truths).

Over-agreement

Mistake: “La cosa inevitabla.”

Correction: La cosa inevitable. Remember, adjectives ending in '-e' usually stay the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.

Fija vs. Inevitable

Learners often confuse 'fija' and 'inevitable' by using 'fija' for general predictions. Remember, 'fija' specifically refers to a guaranteed outcome or bet, while 'inevitable' is a more general prediction of something highly likely to occur.

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