Es neta
Mexico, slang
When you want to say something is true in Mexican slang, say Es neta. The phrase Tal cual means "exactly" and works almost everywhere. It is also called Cierto.
Meaning: agreeing something is true (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Es neta | Mexico, slang |
| Tal cual | common, casual |
| Cierto | common |
Neta means the plain truth, and ¿Neta? asks "really?" Tal cual agrees with what someone just said.
Which one should you use?
Cierto is the standard word for true and is also used to say "right" when you remember something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Neta is a very Mexican word and is not usual in other countries.
Did you know?
- La neta also means "the truth" in Mexican Spanish, as in dime la neta.
Examples in context
- Es neta, te lo juro.It is true, I swear.
- Está caro. Tal cual.It is expensive. Exactly.
- Es cierto lo que dices.What you say is true.
Example conversation
Karla and Jesús chat in Mexico City.
- KarlaMe dijeron que cierran la tienda.They told me they are closing the store.
- Jesús¿Neta?Really?
- KarlaSí, es neta.Yes, it is true.
