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"La verdad" is a form of "verdad", a noun which is often translated as "truth". "La verdad es que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the truth is that". Learn more about the difference between "la verdad es que" and "la verdad" below.
la verdad es que()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. the truth is that
La verdad es que yo escondí tus cigarrillos porque quiero que no fumes.The truth is that I hid your cigarettes because I don't want you to smoke.
la verdad()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (veracity)
2. (reality)
b. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Invitamos nosotros, ¿verdad?We're paying, aren't we?
Te gusta Marta, ¿verdad?You like Marta, don't you?
