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"Mejor dicho" is a phrase which is often translated as "or rather", and "en verdad" is a phrase which is often translated as "really". Learn more about the difference between "mejor dicho" and "en verdad" below.
mejor dicho(
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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. or rather
Las gimnastas rumanas ganaron el campeonato, mejor dicho, arrasaron con todas las medallas.The Romanian gymnasts won the championship, or rather, they swept all the medals.
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en verdad(
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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
Me pareció buena idea comprar una tostadora, pero en verdad no la uso.It seemed like a good idea to buy a toaster, but I don't really use it.
b. to be honest
Intenté leer ese libro porque me lo recomendó mi novia, pero en verdad no entiendo una palabra de lo que dice.I tried to read that book because my girlfriend recommended it, but to be honest, I don't understand a word it says.
c. verily (biblical)
"En verdad os digo que uno de vosotros me entregará", dijo Jesús, vaticinando la traición de Judas."Verily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me," said Jesus, anticipating Judas' betrayal.
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