vero
“vero” means “true” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
true
Also: genuine
📝 In Action
Él es un amigo vero.
A2He is a true friend.
Buscaban el vero sentido de la vida en los libros antiguos.
B2They sought the true meaning of life in ancient books.
No es una leyenda, es un suceso vero.
C1It is not a legend; it is a true event.
vair
📝 In Action
El escudo de la familia tiene un diseño de vero.
C2The family shield has a vair design.
El artista pintó los veros de color azul y plata.
C2The artist painted the vair patterns in blue and silver.
El vero es un símbolo antiguo en la heráldica.
C2The vair is an ancient symbol in the study of shields.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: vero
Question 1 of 3
If you are talking to a friend today, which word should you use to say 'That is true'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The adjective comes from the Latin word 'verus,' meaning 'true.' The heraldic noun comes from the Latin 'varius,' meaning 'variegated' or 'spotted,' referring to the multi-colored fur of squirrels.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vero' a common nickname?
Yes! In everyday life, 'Vero' is a very common short name for 'Verónica.' This is much more common than the dictionary definition.
Is 'vero' a form of the verb 'ver' (to see)?
No. People often confuse it with 'veo' (I see). 'Vero' is never used as a verb form in Spanish.
Is this the same as the Italian word 'vero'?
Yes, they share the same Latin root and meaning, but while 'vero' is the standard word for 'true' in Italian, it is obsolete in modern Spanish.