es verdad que

although

it's true that

es verdad que(ehs behr-dahd keh)

phrase

1. (in spite of the fact that)

a. although

Es verdad que fui yo quien te pidió que lo hicieras, pero he cambiado de idea.

Although it was me who asked you to do it, I've changed my mind.

b. even though

Si bien es verdad que nació en Barcelona, vivió casi toda su vida en Madrid.

Even though he was born in Barcelona, he lived most of his life in Madrid.

2. (it is certain that)

a. it's true that (affirmative sentence)

Sí, como lo oyes, es verdad que se casa.

Yes, as you've heard, it's true that she's getting married.

b. is it true that (interrogative sentence)

¿Es verdad que eres el campeón mundial de karate?

Is it true that you are the karate world champion?

¿No es verdad que estás intentando evitarme?

Isn't it true that you're trying to avoid me?