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"Absolutely" is an adverb which is often translated as "absolutamente", and "true" is an adjective which is often translated as "cierto". Learn more about the difference between "absolutely" and "true" below.
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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. (completely)
a. absolutamente
Taking a break from the news now and then is absolutely necessary for my mental health.Tomar un descanso de las noticias de vez en cuando es absolutamente necesario para mi salud mental.
b. totalmente
Do you really believe that human beings are absolutely alone in the universe?¿De verdad crees que los seres humanos está totalmente solos en el universo?
c. completamente
The police chief made it absolutely clear that public drunkenness will not be tolerated.El jefe de policía dejó completamente claro que la embriaguez pública no se tolerará.
d. terminantemente
Feeding animals in the national park is absolutely forbidden.Darle comida a los animales en el parque nacional está terminantemente prohibido.
e. rotundamente
She absolutely denied playing any part in the assassination attempt.Negó rotundamente haber participado de algún modo en el intento de asesinato.
f. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
She says that women are absolutely not underrepresented in her party.Dice que las mujeres no están en absoluto subrepresentadas en su partido.
This chocolate mousse is absolutely delicious!¡Este mousse de chocolate está deliciosísimo!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
2. (yes)
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (correct)
a. cierto
Is it true that they plan to build a road through the swamp?¿Es cierto que planean construir un camino por el pantano?
c. verdad
Yes, it is true that she's getting married tomorrow.Sí, es verdad que se va a casar mañana.
d. real
If you want to know the true story, you have to promise to keep it secret.Si quieres conocer la historia real, debes prometer guardarla en secreto.
e. verídico
Do you swear to give a true account of the events to the best of your ability?¿Juras contar un relato verídico de los hechos a la medida de tu capacidad?
f. válido
Five years later, his comments still hold true for me.Después de cinco años, sus comentarios siguen siendo válidos para mí.
g. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My birthday wish came true.Mi deseo de cumpleaños se hizo realidad.
The predictions of the minister concerning inflation have come true.Los pronósticos del ministro respecto de la inflación se cumplieron.
2. (genuine)
3. (faithful)
a. fiel
After 20 years of marriage, Martin remains true to Berta.Después de 20 años de matrimonio. Martín sigue siendo fiel a Berta.
b. leal
She is proud to claim that she is always true to her religion.Dice con orgullo que siempre es leal a su religión.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He was true to his promise, and gave us the tickets for the concert.Honró su promesa y nos regaló las entradas para el concierto.
True to form, Gloria was 15 minutes late.Como era de esperar, Gloria llegó 15 minutos tarde.
4. (accurate)
5. (straight)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
7. (literary) (honestly)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. con sinceridad
The gentleman usually speaks true, but it is a very delicate situation.El señor suele hablar con sinceridad, pero es una situación muy delicada.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I've taught my children to always talk true.Les enseñé a mis hijos a decir siempre la verdad.
Please tell me true if our love was all an act.Dime la verdad si nuestro amor ha sido solo una farsa.
8. (accurately)
a. certeramente
She shot her arrow true, right into the middle of the bullseye.Lanzó su flecha certeramente, justo en el centro de la diana.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. alinear
I can change an inner tube and true a wheel, but if I had to do it in a race, I'd lose.Puedo cambiar una cámara y alinear una rueda, pero si tuviera que hacerlo en una carrera, perdería.
