really
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sir

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"Sir" is a form of "sir", a noun which is often translated as "el señor". "Really" is an adverb which is often translated as "muy". Learn more about the difference between "really" and "sir" below.

really(

rih

)

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

1. (very)

a. muy

I had a really good time with you last weekend.La pasé muy bien contigo el fin de semana pasado.

b. de verdad

Tana French's books are really good. You should read them.Los libros de Tana French son buenos de verdad. Deberías leerlos.

2. (truly)

a. de verdad

You're right; he really does look a lot like Humphrey Bogart.Tienes razón; de verdad se parece a Humphrey Bogart.

b. realmente

It really was unexpected.Realmente fue inesperado.

c. en verdad

I really don't know what you're talking about.En verdad no sé de qué estás hablando.

An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).

interjection

3. (expressing surprise)

a. de verdad

You're going to have another slice of pizza? Really?¿De verdad vas a comer otro pedazo más de pizza?

b. en serio

You got into Harvard? Really? Congratulations!¿Te aceptaron en Harvard? ¿En serio? ¡Enhorabuena!

sir(

suhr

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (form of address)

a. el señor

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Would you like anything else to drink, sir?¿Le gustaría algo más de beber, señor?

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