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"Real" is an adjective which is often translated as "real", and "actual" is an adjective which is also often translated as "real". Learn more about the difference between "real" and "actual" below.
real(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
6. (colloquial) (very) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I am real happy.Estoy contentísima.
This beer is real good.Esta cerveza es muy buena.
actual(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (real)
a. real
Obesity is an actual problem in our society.La obesidad es un problema real de nuestra sociedad.
2. (precise)
a. propiamente dicho
We are holding a big party the day after our actual wedding.Vamos a tener una fiesta grande el día después de nuestra boda propiamente dicha.
b. mismo
The book has a nice design, but the actual text leaves a lot to be desired.El diseño del libro es bonito, pero el texto mismo deja mucho que desear.
3. (specific)
a. textual
I can't remember her actual words, but it was something to the effect that she didn't like our way of doing things.No recuerdo sus palabras textuales, pero era algo así como que no le gustaba nuestra forma de hacer las cosas.
