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mari
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make sure x be sure May 20, 2017 13:32:51 GMT -2 emersonsamuel25 likes this

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Post by mari on May 20, 2017 13:32:51 GMT -2

Tem diferença entre make sure e be sure? Tipo:

Esteja certo de que isso vai acontecer, quer você queira ou não.
Pode ter certeza de que isso vai acontecer, quer você queira ou não.
Tem certeza disso?

Confesso que vejo mais o make sure do que o be sure (a não ser em casos como I'm sure you'll get it, por exemplo) mas não descobri a diferença ainda.

emersonsamuel25
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make sure x be sure May 24, 2017 1:48:49 GMT -2 via mobile gavin, dalane, and 1 more like this

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Post by emersonsamuel25 on May 24, 2017 1:48:49 GMT -2

make sure = take action to ensure.
be sure = assure oneself.

I will go with you to the airline counter to make sure that you will not have any problems when checking in. [This sentence means I want to help you, so "make sure" fits better than "be sure".]

I just wanted to make sure that you received the email regarding the tour confirmation details as requested. ["To be sure" in this context would mean to satisfy myself.]