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verdaderos

ber-da-DE-ros

adjectivemA2
true?correct or factual (plural),real?not fake or imaginary (plural)
Also:genuine?authentic or sincere (plural),actual?existing in fact (plural)

📝 In Action

Los hechos verdaderos fueron revelados por el periodista.

B1

The true facts were revealed by the journalist.

Ellos son nuestros verdaderos amigos; siempre nos apoyan.

A2

They are our genuine friends; they always support us.

Necesitamos encontrar los documentos verdaderos para el juicio.

B2

We need to find the actual documents for the trial.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • falsos (false, fake)
  • mentirosos (lying, deceitful)

Common Collocations

  • verdaderos héroes – true heroes
  • valores verdaderos – true values

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement (Masculine Plural)

Since 'verdaderos' ends in '-os', it must describe masculine nouns that are plural (more than one), like 'libros' (books) or 'sentimientos' (feelings).

Positioning

Like most Spanish adjectives, 'verdaderos' usually comes after the noun it describes, as in 'problemas verdaderos' (real problems).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Gender/Number

Mistake: "Using 'verdaderos' with a feminine plural noun, e.g., 'las verdaderos historias'."

Correction: The adjective must match the noun: use 'las verdaderas historias' (feminine plural) or 'los verdaderos hechos' (masculine plural).

⭐ Usage Tips

Emphasizing Genuineness

Use 'verdaderos' when you want to emphasize that something is completely authentic or sincere, setting it apart from fakes or pretenses.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: verdaderos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'verdaderos'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

verdadero(true (singular, masculine)) - adjective
verdadera(true (singular, feminine)) - adjective
verdaderas(true (plural, feminine)) - adjective
la verdad(the truth) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'verdaderos' and 'reales'?

Both mean 'real' or 'true'. 'Verdaderos' focuses more on being genuine, accurate, or sincere (the opposite of false or fake). 'Reales' often focuses on existence or physicality (the opposite of imaginary or fictional).

How do I know when to use 'verdaderos' versus 'verdaderas'?

'Verdaderos' is for masculine things (like 'sueños' - dreams). 'Verdaderas' is for feminine things (like 'historias' - stories). The ending must always match the gender of the noun you are describing.