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realidad

reality

noun rreh-ah-lee-DAHD Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Realidad is used in abstract and concrete senses — en realidad ('in reality/actually') is an extremely common discourse marker used to correct or qualify a statement, similar to English 'actually' or 'in fact'. La realidad virtual is 'virtual reality'. Do not confuse with realismo ('realism') or realizar (to carry out/achieve, NOT 'to realize' mentally — that is darse cuenta de).

Examples

"En realidad, el problema es más complejo."

Natural Translation

In reality, the problem is more complex.

Literal Translation

In reality the problem is more complex

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