actually

[/ˈæktʃuəli/]

adverb

realmente

1. in fact; truly; in reality

Actually, I think you're right about that.

Na verdade, acho que você tem razão nisso.

2. used to introduce a statement that corrects or contrasts with what has been said

I thought it was Monday, but actually it's Tuesday.

Pensei que era segunda-feira, mas na verdade é terça-feira.

3. used to emphasize the truth or factuality of a statement

Did you actually see it happen?

Você realmente viu isso acontecer?

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

realmente

most common usage

General Brazilian

na verdade

more colloquial, means 'in truth'

General Brazilian

de fato

formal alternative meaning 'in fact'

Portugal

na verdade

preferred usage

Portugal

realmente

also commonly used

actually now that I think about it

well actually...

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