lo cierto es que

lo cierto es que(
loh
 
syehr
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toh
 
ehs
 
keh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. the fact is that
Me encantaría que vinieran con nosotros, pero lo cierto es que no hay sitio en nuestro carro.I'd love you to come with us, but the fact is that there's no room in our car.
b. the fact is
Dijeron que hoy iba a llover, pero lo cierto es que hace un día estupendo.They said it'd rain today, but the fact is, it's a wonderful day.
c. the truth is that
Sé que me comprometí a entregar la traducción hoy, pero lo cierto es que todavía no la empecé.I know I committed myself to submit the translation today, but the truth is that I haven't started it yet.
d. the truth is
¿Cómo se dice esta palabra en francés? - Lo cierto es que no lo sé.How do you say this word in French? - The truth is, I don't know.
e. the truth of the matter is that
El gobierno prometió hacer algo al respecto, pero lo cierto es que todavía no ha hecho nada.The government promised to do something about it, but the truth of the matter is that it hasn't done anything yet.
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