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the truth
[/ðə ˈtruːθ/]
noun
feminine
a verdade
1.
the quality or state of being true; conformity with fact or reality
Tell me the truth about what happened.
Diga-me a verdade sobre o que aconteceu.
2.
a fact or belief that is accepted as true
The truth is that life is complicated.
A verdade é que a vida é complicada.
3.
accuracy or precision
He spoke the truth with clarity.
Ele falou a verdade com clareza.
NYC Slang
the real / the real deal / keeping it real
Synonyms
the facts
reality
the actual state of affairs
honesty
verity
Antonyms
a lie
a falsehood
deception
fiction
the untruth
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
a verdade
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
a verdade
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
a verdade
no significant regional variation
Portugal
a verdade
identical usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
to tell the truth
the gospel truth
the honest truth
stranger than fiction
face the truth
speak truth to power
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