Meaning
Confirming the truthfulness of a statement.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'Es verdad' is often used in professional settings to acknowledge a point made by a colleague. In Mexico, it is often used with a friendly tone to build rapport in casual conversation. Argentines might use 'Es verdad' but also frequently use 'Es cierto' or 'Tal cual' for agreement. Colombians often use 'Es verdad' as a polite way to confirm information in service settings.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything after 'Es verdad'. It's a complete sentence.
Don't use for feelings
Avoid using it when someone shares an emotion or preference.
Meaning
Confirming the truthfulness of a statement.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything after 'Es verdad'. It's a complete sentence.
Don't use for feelings
Avoid using it when someone shares an emotion or preference.
Use it to remember
Start a sentence with '¡Ah, es verdad!' when you suddenly remember something.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
—Hoy es viernes. —______, hoy es viernes.
Es verdad is the standard way to agree.
Choose the correct option.
Which is the correct way to agree with a fact?
Es verdad is the most common and natural expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mañana no trabajamos. B: ______.
The context implies agreement.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You remember your keys are in the car.
Used for sudden realization.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises—Hoy es viernes. —______, hoy es viernes.
Es verdad is the standard way to agree.
Which is the correct way to agree with a fact?
Es verdad is the most common and natural expression.
A: Mañana no trabajamos. B: ______.
The context implies agreement.
You remember your keys are in the car.
Used for sudden realization.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is professional enough to confirm facts.
No, 'Es verdad' is more specific to confirming a fact.
In Spanish, a 'd' at the end of a word is often pronounced as a soft 'th' sound.
No, 'verdad' is singular here.
They are synonyms, but 'Es cierto' is slightly more formal.
Yes, it's very common in texts.
No, it is very polite.
No, it is an impersonal expression.
Yes, e.g., 'No tenemos dinero' -> 'Es verdad'.
Yes, it is universal.
Only if you treat the opinion as a fact.
In Spanish, 'v' is pronounced like 'b'.
Related Phrases
Es cierto
synonymIt is certain/true
La verdad es que
builds onThe truth is that
No es verdad
contrastIt is not true
Es mentira
contrastIt is a lie
