Real (en. Real)

/re'al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to something that has effective existence.
The situation we are living is very real.
La situación que estamos viviendo es muy real.
It is used to describe something true or genuine.
True love is something real.
El amor verdadero es algo real.
adjective
Consequence of having authenticity or truthfulness.
This is a real problem that we must solve.
Este es un problema real que debemos resolver.
Which has monetary value or practical use.
The investment in this project is real.
La inversión en este proyecto es real.

Etymology

From Latin 'realis', meaning 'belonging to things'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be real
To be something authentic or concrete.
ser real
to the real
Referring directly to reality.
a lo real
really
In an authentic manner or truly.
realmente

Related Words

reality
State of what really exists.
realidad
realistic
That fits reality.
realista
realism
Artistic movement that expresses reality.
realismo

Slang Meanings

Used to emphasize the truth of something.
That story is real, I’m not lying to you.
Esa historia es real, no te estoy mintiendo.
Describes something that is impressive or genuine.
That party was real, very fun.
Esa fiesta estuvo real, muy divertida.