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"En realidad" is a phrase which is often translated as "in reality", and "de veras" is a phrase which is often translated as "really". Learn more about the difference between "en realidad" and "de veras" below.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. in reality
En realidad, ganaron porque hicieron trampa.In reality, they won because they cheated.
b. actually
En realidad, esto es más de lo que esperaba.This is actually more than I had expected.
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de veras(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. really
De veras quiero ir contigo.I really want to go with you.
b. truly
Si de veras sientes eso, díselo.If you truly feel that, tell her.
c. seriously
¿De veras me estás diciendo eso o es solo broma?Are you seriously saying that, or is it just a joke?
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