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"Really" is an adverb which is often translated as "muy", and "very" is an adverb which is also often translated as "muy". Learn more about the difference between "really" and "very" below.
really(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
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.
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
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!
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very(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. muy
He is very clever and very handsome too.Es muy inteligente y muy guapo también.
a. muy
We'll have it ready at the very earliest on Friday.Lo tendremos preparado como muy pronto el viernes.
a. muy
Is she rich? Very.¿Es rica? Muy.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. mismo
That very day we bought the house.Ese mismo día compramos la casa.
a. justo
You will find it at the very end of the corridor.Lo encontrarás justo al final del pasillo.
b. mero
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
It's in the very middle of nowhere.Está en el mero centro de ninguna parte.
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