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"Verdad" is a noun which is often translated as "truth", and "verdadero" is an adjective which is often translated as "true". Learn more about the difference between "verdad" and "verdadero" 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.
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
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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verdadero(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. true
Ella es una verdadera amiga.She is a true friend.
a. real
Estoy seguro que es una firma verdadera.I'm positive that the signature is real.
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