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"Además" is a form of "además", an adverb which is often translated as "besides". "Verdad" is a noun which is often translated as "truth". Learn more about the difference between "verdad" and "además" below.
la verdad(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. truth
Te estoy diciendo la verdad y nada más que la verdad.I'm telling you the truth and nothing but the truth.
a. truth
La verdad es que nunca me quiero casar.The truth is that I don't ever want to get married.
b. fact
Es una verdad aterradora que hayan ejecutado a muchos inocentes.It is a terrifying fact that many innocent people have been executed.
a. right
Vienes a la fiesta, ¿verdad?You're coming to the party, right?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Invitamos nosotros, ¿verdad?We're paying, aren't we?
Te gusta Marta, ¿verdad?You like Marta, don't you?
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además(
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deh
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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. besides
Y, además, no tiene ningún interés.And besides, he is not interested at all.
b. also
Compró, además, una caja de bombones.She also bought a box of chocolates.
c. furthermore (formal)
Además, los demandaremos.Furthermore, we will sue you.
d. moreover (formal)
Además, no podemos olvidar nuestro compromiso.Moreover, we cannot forget our commitment.
e. as well as
Además de simpática, es bien educada.She is nice as well as polite.
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