Verdad (en. Truth)

/beɾˈðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of what is true.
The truth is fundamental in a relationship.
La verdad es fundamental en una relación.
Fact or circumstance considered to be true.
The truth about the accident was clarified after the investigation.
La verdad sobre el accidente se aclaró después de la investigación.
Opinion or judgment considered to be true.
There are different truths depending on everyone's perspective.
Hay diferentes verdades dependiendo de la perspectiva de cada uno.

Etymology

From Latin "veritas, veritatis" meaning 'truth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tell the truth
To speak sincerely, without hiding anything.
decir la verdad
to the truth
Regarding the truth of a situation.
a la verdad
in truth
In fact, really; to emphasize the veracity of what is being said.
en verdad
to seek the truth
To try to find what is true or real in a situation.
buscar la verdad

Related Words

true
That which is certain or real.
verdadero
veracity
Quality of being truthful.
veracidad
lie
False statement that opposes the truth.
mentira

Slang Meanings

The plain truth.
That is the plain truth, I can't deny it.
Esa es la pura verdad, no puedo negarlo.
Truth for sure.
That is for sure truth, there is no other explanation.
Eso es verdad de a chucha, no hay otra explicación.