En realidad
Example: En realidad, quiero ir al parque esta tarde.
Definition
"En realidad" is an adverbial phrase used to express the true situation or fact about something, often contrasting with what was previously thought or said. For example, in "En realidad, quiero ir al parque esta tarde," it clarifies the real intention of going to the park this afternoon.
Etymology
The phrase "en realidad" comes from the Spanish words "en" meaning 'in' and "realidad" meaning 'reality.' "Realidad" itself stems from the Latin "realis," meaning 'actual' or 'real.' Interestingly, "en realidad" is a direct way to emphasize truth or factualness, similar to the English phrase 'in reality.'
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"En realidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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