A single, perfectly formed, vibrant red rose sitting on a simple green stem. The rose is flawless and appears utterly genuine.

verdaderamente

ber-da-de-ra-men-te

adverbB1

truly?Stressing authenticity or sincerity,really?Emphasizing a quality or action

Also:indeed?Confirming or agreeing strongly,veritably?Formal emphasis

📝 In Action

Ella es verdaderamente la mejor candidata para el puesto.

She is truly the best candidate for the position.

Verdaderamente, no pensé que fuera tan difícil.

Really, I didn't think it was so difficult.

El paisaje era verdaderamente espectacular después de la lluvia.

The landscape was veritably spectacular after the rain.

¿Te gustó la película? —Sí, verdaderamente me encantó.

Did you like the movie? —Yes, I truly loved it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

realmente (really)
ciertamente (certainly)
de verdad (for real (more informal))

Antonyms

falsamente (falsely)
aparentemente (apparently)

Common Collocations

verdaderamente importante – truly important
verdaderamente difícil – really difficult

💡 Grammar Points

Adverb Formation

Most adverbs that end in '-mente' are formed by taking the feminine form of an adjective (like 'verdadera') and adding the suffix '-mente'. This suffix means 'in a [way]' or 'in a [manner]'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Adjective and Adverb

Mistake: "Using the adjective instead of the adverb: 'Esta tarea es verdadero difícil.'"

Correction: Use the adverb when modifying an adjective or verb: 'Esta tarea es verdaderamente difícil.' (This task is truly difficult.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement for Emphasis

You can place 'verdaderamente' at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the whole idea, or right before the word it is modifying (usually an adjective or verb).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: verdaderamente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'verdaderamente' correctly?

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Word Family

verdad(truth) - noun

verdadero(true) - adjective

veracidad(veracity) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'verdaderamente' the same as 'de verdad'?

They both mean 'truly' or 'really.' 'De verdad' (literally 'of truth') is generally more casual and used more often in spoken conversation, while 'verdaderamente' is a slightly more formal or emphatic choice.