Signification
Affirming the truth of a statement.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'Es verdad' is often used very directly in debates. Spaniards value 'la claridad' (clarity), and conceding a point with 'Es verdad' is seen as a sign of intellectual honesty. Mexicans might use 'Es verdad' but often follow it with a 'pero' (but) to avoid being too confrontational if they have a differing opinion. They also use 'La neta' as a slang equivalent. In Argentina, the phrase is often delivered with a very specific rising and falling intonation for emphasis. They might also say 'Es tal cual' to mean 'It's exactly as you say.' Colombians often use 'Es verdad' in a very polite, soft tone, frequently accompanied by 'sí señor' or 'sí señora' in formal contexts to show respect.
The 'Ah' Factor
Add 'Ah' before the phrase ('Ah, es verdad') to sound 100% more native when you just remembered something.
Ser vs Estar
Never say 'Está verdad'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Signification
Affirming the truth of a statement.
The 'Ah' Factor
Add 'Ah' before the phrase ('Ah, es verdad') to sound 100% more native when you just remembered something.
Ser vs Estar
Never say 'Está verdad'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
The Question Tag
You can turn 'verdad' into a question by putting it at the end of any sentence: 'Vienes, ¿verdad?' (You're coming, right?)
Teste-toi
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
______ verdad que mañana no hay clase.
We always use the verb 'ser' (es) with 'verdad' to state a fact.
Fill in the blank to express disagreement (pay attention to the mood!).
No es verdad que él ______ (estar) en casa.
The negative 'No es verdad que' triggers the subjunctive mood.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone says: '¡Oye, hoy es el cumpleaños de María!'
This is a classic 'sudden realization' use of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Juan: 'Barcelona es una ciudad muy bonita.' Tú: '________, tiene mucha arquitectura increíble.'
'Es verdad' is the most natural way to agree with an opinion presented as a fact.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ verdad que mañana no hay clase.
We always use the verb 'ser' (es) with 'verdad' to state a fact.
No es verdad que él ______ (estar) en casa.
The negative 'No es verdad que' triggers the subjunctive mood.
Someone says: '¡Oye, hoy es el cumpleaños de María!'
This is a classic 'sudden realization' use of the phrase.
Juan: 'Barcelona es una ciudad muy bonita.' Tú: '________, tiene mucha arquitectura increíble.'
'Es verdad' is the most natural way to agree with an opinion presented as a fact.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsOnly if you are agreeing with a statement of fact. If someone asks if you want a drink, say 'Sí,' not 'Es verdad.'
'Es verdad' is more common in speech. 'Es cierto' is slightly more formal and often used in writing.
'Verdad' is the noun (truth), 'verdadero' is the adjective (true/real). Idiomatically, Spanish uses the noun here.
It is feminine: la verdad. However, in the phrase 'Es verdad,' it doesn't change.
Simply add 'no' at the beginning: 'No es verdad.'
The positive 'Es verdad que' does NOT. The negative 'No es verdad que' DOES.
Yes, but it means 'It is THE truth,' which is more emphatic and less common as a simple agreement.
Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.
Absolutely. It is neutral and professional.
In Mexico, 'La neta.' In Spain, 'Ya te digo.'
Expressions liées
Es cierto
synonymIt's true / It's certain
Tienes razón
similarYou're right
De verdad
builds onReally / Truly
En realidad
contrastActually / In reality
¡Verdad!
specialized formRight? / Isn't it?
