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    Verosímil (en. Plausible)

    /bɛɾoˈsimil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has the appearance of being true.
    The story he told was so verisimilar that everyone believed it.
    La historia que contó era tan verosímil que todos la creyeron.
    Something credible or plausible within a specific context.
    His justification was verisimilar, but not entirely convincing.
    Su justificación fue verosímil, pero no del todo convincente.
    Provides an impression of reality.
    The actor gave a verisimilar performance in the movie.
    El actor hizo un papel verosímil en la película.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'verisimilis', which means 'probable, true'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seem verisimilar
    To give the impression of being true.
    parecer verosímil
    be verisimilar
    To have the characteristic of what can be true.
    ser verosímil
    verisimilar presentation
    Presentation of facts in a credible manner.
    exposición verosímil

    Related Words

    veracity
    Quality of being true or accurate.
    veracidad
    credibility
    Ability to be credible or reliable.
    credibilidad
    realism
    Attitude that seeks the faithful representation of reality.
    realismo

    Slang Meanings

    Something that seems very true.
    That very verisimilar story left me thinking.
    Esa historia tan verosímil me dejó pensando.
    Hyperbolic use of truthfulness.
    Sometimes lies are more verisimilar than the truth.
    A veces las mentiras son más verosímiles que la verdad.