es verdad
/es beɾdad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "it is true" is translated into Spanish as es verdad.
es verdad is used to confirm that a statement is correct or factual. You can also use it as an exclamation, ¡Es verdad!, to express agreement with a piece of information or to show that you have just realized something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb es (it is) and the noun verdad (truth).
Which one should you use?
While es verdad and es cierto are often interchangeable, es verdad is more commonly used to confirm the factual accuracy of a statement. In contrast, es cierto can also imply certainty or a proven fact.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this phrase to introduce a subordinate clause, you must add que before the subject of the next clause (e.g., es verdad que…).
How do you pronounce it?
/es beɾdad/
Did you know?
- The word verdad is frequently used as a tag question at the end of a sentence, similar to 'right?' or 'isn't it?' in English.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying de verdad is a common way to insist that one is not lying or joking, acting as a verbal gesture of sincerity.
- While es verdad confirms a fact, the related expression a decir verdad is used as a filler phrase meaning 'to tell the truth' or 'actually'.
Examples in context
- Tal vez es verdad.Maybe it is true.This sentence shows how to use es verdad with 'maybe'.Tatoeba #1446748 by hayastan, translation #8548492 by Adelpa
- Dios sabe que es verdad.God knows that it is true.This sentence illustrates using es verdad to emphasize a known fact.Tatoeba #1080784 by Shishir, translation #42298 by CM
- Tom no sabe si es verdad o no.Tom doesn't know if it is true or not.This sentence shows how to use es verdad in a sentence about uncertainty.Tatoeba #1229720 by Shishir, translation #1026101 by CK
- La información proporcionada por el experto es cierta.The information provided by the expert is true.
- Después de una exhaustiva investigación, puedo confirmar que es verdad.After thorough research, I can confirm that it is true.
- ¡Eso es verdad! ¡No puedo creerlo!That's true! I can't believe it!
- Es cierto que no podemos asistir a la fiesta.It's true that we can't attend the party.
- Así es, me lo contaron ayer.That's right, they told me yesterday.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a rumor about a new restaurant opening.
- Elena¿Es verdad que abrirán el restaurante mañana?Is it true that they will open the restaurant tomorrow?
- DanielSí, Elena, es verdad.Yes, Elena, it is true.
- Elena¡Qué buena noticia!What great news!
- DanielVamos a ir juntos.Let's go together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
