na verdade

[nɐ vɛɾˈdadə]

adverb

actually, in fact, really, truly

1. Used to assert or emphasize the truth of something; in reality or in actual fact

Actually, I think you're right about that.

Na verdade, acho que você tem razão naquilo.

2. Used to correct or contradict a previous statement

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

Ele disse que estava ocupado, mas na verdade era só preguiça.

3. Used to introduce additional or clarifying information

I like the job. Actually, I love it.

Eu gosto do trabalho. Na verdade, eu adoro.

NYC Slang

for real, real talk, actually

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

na verdade

Standard usage, very common in spoken and written Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

na verdade

Common, sometimes shortened to 'verdade' in very informal speech

São Paulo

na verdade

Standard usage, frequently used in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

na verdade

Standard usage with identical meaning and frequency as in Brazil

ser verdade

dizer a verdade

a verdade seja dita

verdade de Lapalissada

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