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How to Say "fact" in Spanish

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hecho

/EH-choh//ˈe.t͡ʃo/

nounA2
Use 'hecho' when referring to a specific piece of information or an event that has occurred, often used in phrases like 'in fact' or 'as a matter of fact'.
A magnifying glass examining a detail in a book, representing the concept of a 'fact'.

Examples

De hecho, prefiero el té.

In fact, I prefer tea.

El hecho es que no tenemos suficiente tiempo.

The fact is that we don't have enough time.

Fue un hecho histórico muy importante.

It was a very important historical event.

verdad

/ber-DAHD//beɾˈðað/

nounA1
Use 'verdad' when referring to the state of being true, honesty, or the truth itself, often in a more abstract or moral sense.
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.

Examples

Dime la verdad.

Tell me the truth.

La verdad es que no quiero ir.

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

Busco la verdad sobre lo que pasó.

I'm looking for the truth about what happened.

It's Feminine!

'Verdad' is a feminine word, so you always use 'la' or 'una' with it, not 'el' or 'un'. For example, 'la verdad' (the truth).

Using 'Verdad' vs. 'Verdadero'

Mistake: “La historia es verdad.”

Correction: La historia es verdadera. Use 'verdad' (the noun) for 'the truth' and 'verdadero/a' (the adjective) to describe something as 'true'.

Hecho vs. Verdad

Learners often confuse 'hecho' and 'verdad' because both relate to truth. Remember that 'hecho' is typically used for a specific piece of information or event ('in fact'), while 'verdad' refers to the concept of truth itself ('the truth').

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