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"En realidad" is a phrase which is often translated as "in reality", and "de hecho" is a phrase which is often translated as "in fact". Learn more about the difference between "en realidad" and "de hecho" below.
en realidad(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. in reality
En realidad, ganaron porque hicieron trampa.In reality, they won because they cheated.
de hecho(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. as a matter of fact
Odio mi trabajo. De hecho, renunciaré para seguir mi sueño de ser un mimo.I hate my job. As a matter of fact, I'm quitting to follow my dream of being a mime.
