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Tier 2: Useful

En realidad

Actually / In reality

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Description & Explanation Institutionalized Expression Beginner neutral
Pronunciation:

en reh-ah-lee-DAD

When to use:

Correcting or stating truth.

See It in Context

No es difícil, en realidad es fácil.

It's not difficult, actually it's easy.

Correcting perception
En realidad, no estoy de acuerdo.

Actually, I don't agree.

Expressing true opinion
¿Vas a ir? —En realidad, no sé.

Are you going? —Actually, I don't know.

Honest answer