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"In fact" is a phrase which is often translated as "de hecho", and "indeed" is an adverb which is often translated as "ciertamente". Learn more about the difference between "in fact" and "indeed" below.
in fact()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (actually)
a. de hecho
That restaurant is closed. In fact, the other five locations have closed also. Ese restaurante ha cerrado. De hecho, los otro cinco locales han cerrado también.
c. en efecto
He said he couldn't make it on time and, in fact, he was absent.Dijo que no llegaría a tiempo y, en efecto, estuvo ausente.
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