in fact

[ɪn fækt]

adverb phrase

na verdade

1. used to emphasize the truth of a statement or to introduce a statement that corrects or contrasts with what has been said

He said he was busy, but in fact he was just lazy.

Ele disse que estava ocupado, mas na verdade era apenas preguiçoso.

2. used to add emphasis or importance to what is being said

In fact, this is the best solution we have found.

Na verdade, esta é a melhor solução que encontramos.

3. in reality; actually

She looks young, but in fact she is over fifty.

Ela parece jovem, mas na verdade tem mais de cinquenta anos.

NYC Slang

for real / for real though

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

na verdade

Most common and widely used expression

São Paulo

na verdade

Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'verdade' in informal speech

Rio de Janeiro

na verdade

Standard usage, occasionally 'de fato' in more formal contexts

Portugal

de facto

Preferred in formal and written Portuguese; 'na verdade' also acceptable

as a matter of fact

in point of fact

the fact of the matter is

to tell the truth

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