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verdaderos

ber-da-DE-rosbeɾðaˈðeɾos

“verdaderos” means “true” in Spanish (correct or factual (plural)).

true, real

Also: genuine, actual
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📝 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

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: verdaderos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'verdaderos'?

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👥 Word Family▼
verdadero(true (singular, masculine)) — Adjective
verdadera(true (singular, feminine)) — Adjective
verdaderas(true (plural, feminine)) — Adjective
la verdad(the truth) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
caballerosenteros
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old Spanish word 'verdat' (truth) combined with the suffix '-ero', which is used to indicate a relationship or quality. Essentially, it means 'having the quality of truth'.

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: verdadeirosCatalan: verdaders

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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.