claro
interjectionBeginnerHigh frequency
What does “claro” mean in English?
of course
Example sentences
—¿Vienes? —¡Claro!
—Are you coming? —Of course!
El cielo está claro.
The sky is clear.
Tiene los ojos claros.
He has light eyes.
How to use it
Claro means 'of course' / 'sure' (as a response) — and also 'clear' / 'light' as an adjective. Context distinguishes.
Common mistake
Two senses: claro (response = 'of course') and claro (adjective = 'clear / light'). Context tells you which.
Topics
Related Beginner words
Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 30.