De hecho
Example: De hecho, mañana vamos al parque a jugar fútbol.
Definition
"De hecho" is an expression used to introduce a statement that confirms or emphasizes a fact or reality, often translating to 'in fact' or 'actually' in English. It highlights the truth or reality of a situation, as in 'De hecho, mañana vamos al parque a jugar fútbol.'
Etymology
The phrase "de hecho" comes from Spanish, where 'de' means 'of' or 'from,' and 'hecho' is the past participle of 'hacer,' meaning 'done' or 'made.' Together, they literally mean 'of fact' or 'in fact,' emphasizing something that has been done or is true. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used to assert or reinforce a point in conversation.
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"De hecho" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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