actually
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indeed

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"Actually" is an adverb which is often translated as "realmente", and "indeed" is an adverb which is often translated as "ciertamente". Learn more about the difference between "actually" and "indeed" below.

actually(

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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).

adverb

1. (really)

a. realmente

She's not actually levitating. It's an illusion.Ella no está realmente levitando. Es una ilusión.

b. en realidad

I'm not actually sure where we're supposed to meet.En realidad no estoy segura dónde se supone que nos encontremos.

2. (for emphasis)

a. realmente

I can't believe we're actually on vacation!¡No puedo creer que realmente estamos de vacaciones!

b. de verdad

I can't believe you actually ate a grasshopper!¡No puedo creer que de verdad comiste un chapulín!

3. (exactly)

a. exactamente

What did your father actually say to you?¿Qué te dijo exactamente tu papá?

4. (in fact)

a. de hecho

Did you like the play? I've read very bad reviews. - Actually, I thought it was great.¿Te gustó la obra? He leído muy malas críticas. - De hecho, me pareció estupenda.

indeed(

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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).

adverb

1. (truly)

a. ciertamente

The formal ball was indeed a very classy event.El baile de gala ciertamente fue un evento muy elegante.

b. de verdad

It was an excellent meal, indeed!¡Fue una comida excelente de verdad!

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