¿es verdad?
The English phrase 'is that right?' is translated into Spanish as ¿es verdad?
This phrase is a question used to ask if a piece of information is true or correct.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ¿es verdad? is literally translated as 'is it truth?'
Which one should you use?
While ¿es verdad? is common, ¿es cierto? is a very close synonym used to ask if something is true or certain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, ¿Cierto? means 'Right?' In Spain, ¿No es así? means 'Isn't it like that?'
Did you know?
- If you use ¿es verdad? in a heated argument, it can sound more accusatory than the English 'is that right?', almost like saying 'Is that a fact?' with a challenge.
- The word verdad shares a root with the Latin word verus, which is also the root for the English word 'verify'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying ¿verdad? at the end of a sentence functions like a 'tag question', similar to how English speakers use 'right?' or 'don't you think?'
Examples in context
- El informe deberá estar listo para mañana a primera hora. ¿Es correcto?The report should be ready by tomorrow morning. Is that right?
- La reunión fue cambiada para las 3 pm. ¿Está bien?The meeting was rescheduled for 3 pm. Is that right?
- Llegaremos al cine a las 7 pm, ¿está bien así?We will arrive at the cinema at 7 pm, is that right?
- La fiesta empieza a las 9 pm, ¿es así?The party starts at 9 pm, is that right?
- Mañana es el examen, ¿es verdad?Tomorrow is the exam, is that right?
- Dices que no hay clases, ¿es verdad?You say there are no classes, is that right?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a new restaurant.
- DanielDicen que este restaurante es muy caro, ¿es verdad?They say this restaurant is very expensive, is that right?
- ElenaSí, pero la comida es excelente.Yes, but the food is excellent.
- DanielEntonces no vamos a ir hoy.Then we are not going today.
- ElenaEstá bien, Daniel, busquemos otro lugar.That's fine, Daniel, let's find another place.
