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verdad

ber-DAHDbeɾˈðað

truth

Also: fact, reality
NounfA1
A set of balanced scales, with a single white feather on one side and a heavy, dark rock on the other. The scale is tipped down on the feather's side, symbolizing that truth has more weight.

📝 In Action

Dime la verdad.

A1

Tell me the truth.

La verdad es que no quiero ir.

A2

The truth is that I don't want to go.

Busco la verdad sobre lo que pasó.

B1

I'm looking for the truth about what happened.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • decir la verdad – to tell the truth
  • de verdad – really, truly
  • la hora de la verdad – the moment of truth

Idioms & Expressions

  • una verdad como un templo – an undeniable truth

right?

Also: isn't it?, don't you?, really?
Interjection / A2informal
MexicoArgentina
Two people talking, with a large, soft question mark floating between them, indicating one is asking for confirmation from the other.

📝 In Action

Hace frío hoy, ¿verdad?

A2

It's cold today, right?

Vives en Madrid, ¿verdad?

A2

You live in Madrid, don't you?

—Gané la lotería. — ¿De verdad?

B1

—I won the lottery. —Really?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ¿A que sí, verdad? – See? I told you so, right?

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "verdad" in Spanish:

don't you?→fact→isn't it?→reality→truth→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: verdad

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'verdad' to ask for confirmation?

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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'veritas', which meant 'truthfulness' or 'reality'. It's related to the Roman goddess of truth, Veritas.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: veritàFrench: véritéPortuguese: verdade

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between '¿verdad?' and '¿no?' at the end of a sentence?

They are very similar and often interchangeable! '¿Verdad?' is a bit more neutral, simply asking for confirmation. '¿No?' can sometimes imply that you strongly expect the other person to agree with you. But in most everyday situations, you can use either one.

How is 'de verdad' different from just 'verdad'?

'Verdad' by itself is a noun meaning 'the truth'. When you add 'de' to make 'de verdad', it acts like an adverb meaning 'really' or 'truly'. It adds emphasis. For example: 'Te amo' (I love you) vs. 'Te amo de verdad' (I really love you).