Example: ¿De verdad quieres ir al parque esta tarde?
Definition
"De verdad" is an expression used to emphasize the sincerity or truthfulness of a statement or question, often translated as 'really' or 'truly' in English. It conveys genuine intent or disbelief, as in asking if someone genuinely wants to do something.
The phrase "de verdad" comes from Spanish, combining 'de' meaning 'of' or 'from,' and 'verdad,' meaning 'truth.' It literally means 'of truth' and is used to assert the truthfulness of what is being said. Did you know? Its use dates back to classical Spanish as a way to stress honesty or seriousness.
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"De verdad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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