Realidad (en. Reality)

/re.a.liˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
What actually exists, regardless of what may be perceived or imagined.
Reality can sometimes be difficult to accept.
La realidad a veces puede ser difícil de aceptar.
Set of effective and current circumstances or situations.
The economic reality of the country is concerning.
La realidad económica del país es preocupante.
The fact of being real or true.
His dreams clash with harsh reality.
Sus sueños se enfrentan con la cruda realidad.

Etymology

The word 'reality' comes from Latin 'realitas', which refers to the quality of being real.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to turn reality upside down
To see things from a different perspective.
darle la vuelta a la realidad
to be aware of reality
To recognize circumstances as they are.
ser consciente de la realidad
to live in reality
To act and make decisions based on what is truly real.
vivir en la realidad

Related Words

real
That which exists and is not imaginary.
real
realism
Artistic movement that reflects reality as it is.
realismo
producer
Person who carries out something, especially in the audiovisual field.
realizador

Slang Meanings

Green
To be in reality, not to be in a dream.
Estar en la realidad, no estar en un sueño.
To come down to earth
That project is great, but now we need to come down to the reality.
Ese proyecto está muy bien, pero ahora necesitamos bajar a tierra la realidad.