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"En serio" is a form of "en serio", a phrase which is often translated as "seriously". "De verdad" is a form of "de verdad", a phrase which is often translated as "real". Learn more about the difference between "en serio" and "de verdad" below.
en serio(
ehn
seh
-
ryoh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (solemnly)
2. (for real)
3. (earnestly)
a. seriously
Se nos echan los exámenes encima y me tengo que poner a estudiar muy en serio.The exams are almost here, and I really have to get down to studying seriously.
de verdad(
deh
behr
-
dahd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (genuine)
a. real
¿Por qué me miras así? ¿Nunca has visto un vaquero de verdad?Why are you looking at me like that? Haven't you ever seen a real cowboy?
2. (actually)
a. really
De verdad no sé si te guste lo que te traje, pero espero que sí.I really don't know if you'll like what I brought you, but I hope so.
3. (truly)
a. for real
Bien muchachos, estuvo bien la práctica, pero ahora juegan de verdad.Well boys, practice went well, but now it's time to play for real.
b. honestly
Cuando te conocí, de verdad no sabía que ibas a ser tan importante en mi vida.When I met you, I honestly didn't know how important you were going to be in my life.
4. (seriously)
