la realidad - reality
From our 500 basic words series in this video we are taking a closer look at the word “realidad” in Spanish.
It is a noun, feminine in gender
La realidad can have different meanings in English. For example it can mean “reality”, “fact”, or “truth”
Here are some common usages:
Example number 1:
Debes aceptar esta dura realidad
TRANSLATION: You have to accept or you have to come to terms with this harsh reality.
Example number 2
En realidad eso no existe - In fact, that does not exist
Here “En realidad” can also be translated as “actually”
En realidad eso no existe - Actually, that doesn’t exist
Example 3
Mi sueño se hizo realidad - My dream became true
Music: Dexter Britain: The Tea Party
It is a noun, feminine in gender
La realidad can have different meanings in English. For example it can mean “reality”, “fact”, or “truth”
Here are some common usages:
Example number 1:
Debes aceptar esta dura realidad
TRANSLATION: You have to accept or you have to come to terms with this harsh reality.
Example number 2
En realidad eso no existe - In fact, that does not exist
Here “En realidad” can also be translated as “actually”
En realidad eso no existe - Actually, that doesn’t exist
Example 3
Mi sueño se hizo realidad - My dream became true
Music: Dexter Britain: The Tea Party