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"Real" is an adjective which is often translated as "real", and "really" is an adverb which is often translated as "muy". Learn more about the difference between "real" and "really" below.
real(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
6. (colloquial) (very) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I am real happy.Estoy contentísima.
This beer is real good.Esta cerveza es muy buena.
really(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (very)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
